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TN CM Vijay Urges Jaishankar to Secure Release of 20 Fishermen from Lanka
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News18•05-10-2026, 21:15
TN CM Vijay Urges Jaishankar to Secure Release of 20 Fishermen from Lanka
- •Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar demanding the immediate release of 20 Tamil Nadu fishermen and 270 fishing boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy.
- •He highlighted the recent arrest of nine fishermen from Rameswaram on October 3, emphasizing that these recurring incidents instill fear and anxiety among coastal fishing communities.
- •The chief minister noted that the Palk Bay region is the primary livelihood source for fishermen from Ramanathapuram and adjoining districts, making these arrests a cause of severe economic hardship.
- •Vijay urged the union government to restructure and convene the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries to find a permanent, constructive solution to the ongoing disputes.
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Chief Minister C Joseph Vijay wrote to External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar to request immediate action for the release of 20 Tamil Nadu fishermen and 270 fishing boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy.
The Sri Lankan Navy arrested nine fishermen from Rameswaram and confiscated their mechanised boat during an incident on October 3.
CM Vijay urged the union government to restructure the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries and convene its meeting early to find a permanent solution.
