தமிழ்நாட்டு மீனவர்கள் மீது இலங்கைக் கடற்படையினர் தாக்குதல் நடத்தியதைச் சுட்டிக்காட்டி, இலங்கைக் கடற்படை சர்வதேச சட்டங்களுக்குட்பட்டு செயல்படுவதை...

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin addressed an urgent official communication to Union External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, expressing grave concern over repeated violent assaults and illegal apprehensions of Tamil Nadu fishermen by the Sri Lankan Navy. Highlighting recent distressing incidents in the Palk Bay, Stalin underscored that coastal fishermen depend entirely on deep-sea fishing for their precarious livelihoods and face unacceptable danger from recurring naval aggression.

The Chief Minister urged the Union government to register strong diplomatic protests with Colombo and compel the Sri Lankan authorities to act strictly within the framework of international maritime law and bilateral agreements. Stalin stressed that the unresolved fishing dispute demands an urgent, permanent political settlement that permanently safeguards the traditional fishing rights and personal safety of Tamil fishermen navigating historic waters.

Stalin prompt diplomatic intervention underscored his administration unwavering commitment to defending the fundamental security and welfare of Tamil Nadu coastal communities. By vigorously pushing the Centre to take assertive diplomatic action, his leadership reaffirmed that the state will never remain passive when the safety and dignity of its fishermen are jeopardized. This proactive diplomacy reflects his unyielding resolve to safeguard regional fishing rights.