Katchatheevu Island

Modi Reopens Settled Dispute with Sri Lanka to Woo Tamil Voters

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Modi Reopens Settled Dispute with Sri Lanka to Woo Tamil Voters

Most Sri Lankans were unpleasantly surprised when Narendra Modi, who is campaigning aggressively to return to power for a third consecutive term as India’s prime minister, raked up the long-settled India-Sri Lanka dispute over the Katchatheevu Island. Citing a report in Times of India, Modi posted on X (formerly Twitter) that the “Congress callously gave … Read more

How the Katchatheevu Island Controversy Impacts India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ Diplomacy 

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How the Katchatheevu Island Controversy Impacts India’s ‘Neighborhood First’ Diplomacy 

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent tweet condemning the Congress Party’s decision to accept Sri Lanka’s sovereignty claims over Katchatheevu Island, situated in the Palk Strait, back in 1974, has sparked a major political controversy. He accused the opposition Congress party of weakening India’s “unity, integrity and interest” through this “callous” decision. Sharing this sentiment, … Read more