Prime Minister Narendra Modi slammed the Congress party on Sunday, accusing it of undermining India’s sovereignty by ceding the disputed Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974. His comments come in response to findings from a recent Right To Information (RTI) application, which revealed the Congress-led government’s plan under then-Prime Minister Indira Gandhi to hand up the key island to Sri Lanka.
The article is based on an RTI response received by Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai regarding the decision of the Indira Gandhi government in 1974 to transfer over territory in the Palk Strait to the bordering countries.
“Eye Opening and startling!” New information reveals how Congress carelessly gave up Katchatheevu. This has outraged every Indian and reinforced in people’s views that they can never trust Congress,” he remarked on X, sharing the report.
Prime Minister Modi said, “Weakening India’s unity, integrity and interests has been Congress’ way for 75 years of working.”
Loss of confidence in Congress
PM Modi emphasized the decline of faith in Congress, claiming that the contentious decision to surrender Katchatheevu Island sparked great outrage among Indians. He highlighted the party’s lengthy history of undermining India’s unity and interests.
Background history
The story claimed that the late Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru rejected concerns regarding Katchatheevu Island’s sovereignty as insignificant. It further adds that, despite strong opposition from the opposition, the judgment was eventually accepted.
Previous remarks reemerge.
PM Modi’s censure matched previous statements made in Parliament, in which he accused the Indira Gandhi-led government of giving Katchatheevu Island to Sri Lanka in 1974. He bemoaned the historical divide created by political maneuvering and highlighted the importance of acknowledging past injustices.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister’s Critique
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin criticized PM Modi’s narrative, claiming that he misled the crowd during a recent rally in Kanyakumari. Stalin restated Tamil Nadu’s long-standing opposition to the cession of Katchatheevu Island, emphasizing the DMK government’s staunch opposition to the move.
