Karunanidhi’s daughter holds talks in Colombo
Tamil Nadu politician Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, daughter of former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Muthuvel Karunanidhi, has had talks in Colombo with the Government and others.
She met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe for talks in Colombo today (Friday) which was also attended by Minister Rauff Hakeem.
Kanimozhi had also discussed the fishermen issue with the Government at a meeting held with the State Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Dilip Wedaarachchi.
The Tamil Nadu MP had raised concerns over alleged attacks on Tamil Nadu fishermen.
Yesterday (Thursday) she attended the wedding of Minister Rauff Hakeem’s daughter in Colombo.
India and Sri Lanka have had several rounds of discussions on Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters but the issue has not yet been resolved.
Hundreds of Indian fishermen continue to cross into Sri Lankan waters and most are often arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy.
Indian fishermen, however allege that the Navy often attacks them at sea, an allegation the Navy denies.
(Source: Colombo Gazette)
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This politician from Tamil Nadu is overstepping boundaries.
Any national issues with Indian fishermen and the Sri Lankan navy are issues that should be dealt with by central government, unless she has been appointed by the latter to act on their behalf.
The navy has a right to defend our seas from foreign fishermen, and our shores from would-be illegal immigrants posing as fishermen.
The visiting politician should attend
the wedding as planned, but follow the correct protocol concerning national issues.
Hey Dilshan,
You sound like a typical R Family/ SLPP acolyte.
It does not matter who is saying what.
To be diplomatic, interaction with all is the key word.