INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Tamil Nadu Governor RN Ravi has engaged with Indian anglers opposing the Sri Lankan Navys arrest of 32 of their coworkers and seizure of 5
During the Sunday meeting, Governor Ravi assured the demonstrators he would raise their interest in both state and main
authorities.Following the conversation, nevertheless, Ravi slammed the DMK-led Tamil Nadu federal government, recommending they ought to
embrace a useful approach instead of politicizing the situation.The arrests took place near the North Mannar area, with Sri Lankan
authorities claiming the fishermen had crossed the worldwide maritime boundary.This incident has actually triggered prevalent demonstrations
throughout Tamil Nadus seaside communities.I absolutely comprehend your issue
The solution can be obtained just by the state and the central federal government together, and Ill try for that, Ravi informed the
fishermen while listening to their grievances.In a subsequent social media post, the Governor described the anglers as victims of an
iniquitous contract of 1974, which he defined as insensitive to the income concerns of Tamil Nadus fishing communities.He mentioned that
previous governments in Delhi and Chennai had actually committed a severe sin by depriving fishermen of conventional fishing rights around
Katchatheevu island.Instead of politicising this issue and faulting the Central Government, a constructive approach by the State Government
will go a long way in wiping the tears of our affected people, Ravi added, keeping in mind that the party currently ruling Tamil Nadu was an
ally of the central federal government responsible for the 1974 agreement.The demonstrations, now in their 3rd day, were set off by the
continued detention of over a hundred anglers and confiscation of numerous boats by Sri Lankan authorities.On Saturday alone, 5,000
fishermen in 450 boats were apparently obstructed, with 32 apprehended and required to Talaimannar Naval Camp.The ongoing strike has left
around 700 boats anchored at Rameswaram fishing port, triggering day-to-day economic losses approximated at Rs 1 crore.Fishermen leaders
have actually threatened to broaden their protests to other coastal districts if authorities stop working to secure the prompt release of
their apprehended colleagues.Source: The Hans India-- Agencies
