The decision of former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to hand over the Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974, is snowballing into a major controversy in the country, especially in Tamil Nadu. The island is located between Neduntheevu in Sri Lanka and Rameswaram in India and has been traditionally used by fishermen of both sides. The Katchatheevu Island is culturally important for fishermen of Tamil Nadu and ceding this to Sri Lanka has led to widespread agitations.
Published: Odishatv Bureau
Last updated: 01 April 2024, 05:58 PM IST
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