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Chief Minister Joseph Vijay urges External Affairs Ministry to rescue 20 fishermen in Sri Lankan prisons
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News18•05-10-2026, 19:14
Chief Minister Joseph Vijay urges External Affairs Ministry to rescue 20 fishermen in Sri Lankan prisons
- •Chief Minister Joseph Vijay has written to Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar urging the swift release of 20 Tamil Nadu fishermen and 270 fishing boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy.
- •Highlighting the recent arrest of nine fishermen from Rameswaram on October 3, 2026, the Chief Minister noted that such recurring incidents cause deep fear and economic hardship for coastal families.
- •He urged the immediate reconstitution and convening of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries to find constructive and permanent solutions for the fishing communities.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Joseph Vijay wrote a letter to Union Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar urging him to take swift action to secure the release of 20 Tamil Nadu fishermen and 270 fishing boats currently held in Sri Lankan custody.
The Sri Lankan Navy arrested nine fishermen from Rameswaram and confiscated their mechanized boat on October 3, 2026.
The Chief Minister requested the reconstitution and prompt convening of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Working Group on Fisheries to establish constructive solutions for the fishermen from both countries.
