After Rajapaksa's comment, Karunanidhi asks Centre to protect Tamil Nadu fi

[Machete]

After Rajapaksa's comment, Karunanidhi asks Centre to protect Tamil Nadu fishermen | NDTV.com

Chennai: DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Sunday demanded that the Centre take steps to safeguard Tamil Nadu fishermen in the wake of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa reportedly hinting that those caught fishing in Katchatheevu could face up to 20 years in jail.

Katchatheevu is an islet in the Palk Straits which was ceded to Sri Lanka by India under an agreement in 1974.

Referring to the reported remarks made by the Lankan President, where he had not named any country but mentioned about a particular state in a neighbouring northern nation, Mr Karunanidhi said the former's speech indicated that Tamil Nadu fishermen could face the brunt.

"His remarks indicate that there could be legal provisions wherein Tamil Nadu fishermen could be sentenced to 20 years in jail if caught fishing in Sri Lankan waters," the DMK chief, whose party is a key constituent of the ruling UPA, said, replying to a set of questions in party mouthpiece 'Murasoli.'

"Therefore the Central government must take steps and safeguard Tamil Nadu fishermen," he said.

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We condemns the speech of president Rajapaksa: Narayana Suwami

Deputy Minister of the Indian Central government Narayana Suwami condemns the speech of President Rajapaksa which says” 20 years prison terms imposed towards Indian fishermen enter to Lankan maritime border” said the Lankan president.

Speaking to journalists in Chennai Deputy Minister went on to say,

Prime Minister more concern over activities of Indian fishermen. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalaitha and DMK leader Karunanidhi has sent special letter towards prime Minister this regard.

Advisor of Prime Minister Shivshankar Menon would hold discussions with Lankan government this regard. Central government will take necessary steps to protect Indian fishermen. Steps would be taken to protect Indian fishermen from the attacks carried out by the SriLankan Army and Navy.

We condemn the speech of Lankan Minister.

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

They can better Annul the 1974 agreement !!
Its no longer valid, which was done without consensus among tamils then !!

 

[Neuro]

India needs SL friendship at the cost of its own citizen's life. SL is not a trustworthy nation and it can't be our friends forever ,when India gng to understand this simple truth? I don't know.

 

[Skyline]

when he has said such a statement? This looks like a Karunanidhi's joke to gain some votes from uneducated poor TN people!
who ever wants to jail fishermen for 20 years? Who ever wants to feed for foreign fishermen for 20 years? It's a waste of Sri Lankans money, we don't do such unprofitable stuff.

Tamilnadu government can do few things, provide GPS systems or provide bullet proof life jackets. (lol just kidding)

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

when he has said such a statement? This looks like a Karunanidhi's joke to gain some votes from uneducated poor TN people!
who ever wants to jail fishermen for 20 years? Who ever wants to feed for foreign fishermen for 20 years? It's a waste of Sri Lankans money, we don't do such unprofitable stuff.

Tamilnadu government can do few things, provide GPS systems or provide bullet proof life jackets. (lol just kidding)

prove to me people in TN are uneducated and poor!!
Last time i checked it have a bigger GDP than SL..
So pls stop trolling....

 

[Machete]

when he has said such a statement? This looks like a Karunanidhi's joke to gain some votes from uneducated poor TN people!
who ever wants to jail fishermen for 20 years? Who ever wants to feed for foreign fishermen for 20 years? It's a waste of Sri Lankans money, we don't do such unprofitable stuff.

Tamilnadu government can do few things, provide GPS systems or provide bullet proof life jackets. (lol just kidding)

Yeah he told without mentioning our country just go and find that source.

lets we compare your country and our state ??? shall we kill singalese students at TN? deal or no deal? I am not kidding

 

[Imran Khan]

center did something for poor fishermen ever ? both indo-pak keep them as long as they need and then release them without boats . lets see what center do in this case

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

center did something for poor fishermen ever ? both indo-pak keep them as long as they need and then release them without boats . lets see what center do in this case

It did not do anything when the fishermens got killed... It wont do anything now Imran Bhai..

Yeah he told without mentioning our country just go and find that source.

lets we compare your country and our state ??? shall we kill singalese students at TN? deal or no deal? I am not kidding

No... We shouldnt even talk like this... They are guests in our country....

 

[Imran Khan]

killing fishermen ? SL kill them if they cross border ?

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

killing fishermen ? SL kill them if they cross border ?

Killings have stopped now... But it happened before... Some 80-100 Fishermens have been killed.. Earlier they blamed LTTE , but they cant hide after killings continued even after the defeat of LTTE...
After wide outrage in state, centre was forced to talk tough to SL..
It was also a reason for DMK losing power in TN state...

 

[Skyline]

prove to me people in TN are uneducated and poor!!
Last time i checked it have a bigger GDP than SL..
So pls stop trolling....

India has bigger GDP than many countries, I think I don't need to mention about the poor percentage of India. There dozens of thread on PDF!

Politicians are just trying to gain some votes, that's all thing that old fellow is doing! isn't he? XD

 

[Fazlu]

killing fishermen ? SL kill them if they cross border ?

Nope. Unfortunately, many tamilians over hype the issue. Srilankan tamils are srilankans. Indian tamils need to recognize this and stop this madness.

We dont need to bear the additional burden of having to look after more foreigners.

 

[Imran Khan]

Killings have stopped now... But it happened before... Some 80-100 Fishermens have been killed.. Earlier they blamed LTTE , but they cant hide after killings continued even after the defeat of LTTE...
After wide outrage in state, centre was forced to talk tough to SL..
It was also a reason for DMK losing power in TN state...

damn 80-100 poor fishermen ? its mean still we ind-pak are better we arrest them and sooner or later release them . thanks india-pakistan for being civil

 

[Neuro]

Nope. Unfortunately, many tamilians over hype the issue. Srilankan tamils are srilankans. Indian tamils need to recognize this and stop this madness.

We dont need to bear the additional burden of having to look after more foreigners.

better stay away from the topic ,have you heard about Rameshwaram , Vedaranyam , Kanniyakumari? those places are in India. I am not surprised about your comment you expressing northern India people perspective. 456 tamilans killed by SL navy no case filed yet nobody bothering but if terrorist killed more than 100 people in Mumbai means India deploying its troops near its borders, so our's life is cheap??? great....

 

[Rajaraja Chola]

damn 80-100 poor fishermen ? its mean still we ind-pak are better we arrest them and sooner or later release them . thanks india-pakistan for being civil

Thats what i ha ve said in previous thread.. Even ind-pak maritime border is better.....

India has bigger GDP than many countries, I think I don't need to mention about the poor percentage of India. There dozens of thread on PDF!

Politicians are just trying to gain some votes, that's all thing that old fellow is doing! isn't he? XD

I said the GDP of TN is greater than SL.......
Well after the war, i am trying to hear any good news for Sl tamils and tamil fishermens... Nothing till now...
The other day, an SL minister threatened about another tamil massacre... SL govt is yet to give confidence about its seriousness in solving Tamil problems...