In view of the news that SL govt initiated action for auctioning the boats belonging to TN fishermen, I wrote to Hon'ble @PMOIndia requesting him...
Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to intervene diplomatically and stop Sri Lanka from auctioning Tamil Nadu fishing vessels.
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In view of the news that SL govt initiated action for auctioning the boats belonging to TN fishermen, I wrote to Hon'ble @PMOIndia requesting him to intervene in this burning issue to stop the auction & obtain concurrence of @MFA_SriLanka for the proposed visit of TN officials. https://t.co/AseHLHQUrp
Expressing grave concern over Sri Lanka's decision to auction seized Indian fishing vessels, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Stalin addressed an urgent communication to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting immediate diplomatic intervention. Stalin pointed out that the Sri Lankan government possesses no legal authority to auction motorized craft belonging to Tamil Nadu fishermen, warning that such arbitrary confiscations destroy the fragile economic livelihood of coastal communities.
The Chief Minister urged the Union Government to register strong official disapproval through diplomatic channels and prevail upon Colombo to withdraw the public auction notice immediately. Stalin requested the Ministry of External Affairs to secure concurrence from the Sri Lankan government to facilitate an early visit by a delegation of Tamil Nadu state officials and fisherfolk representatives to inspect and retrieve impounded boats. He stressed that these boats represent the life savings of hardworking coastal families who face immense financial distress.
Stalin emphasized that the prolonged detention of fishermen and seizure of their assets violates bilateral understandings and humanitarian norms. He reiterated Tamil Nadu's consistent demand for a permanent diplomatic solution that protects traditional fishing rights and ensures oceanic safety in the Palk Bay waters.