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S Jaishankar: Jawaharlal Nehru Viewed Katchatheevu Island as a Nuisance, Centre Escalates Dispute

S Jaishankar: Jawaharlal Nehru Viewed Katchatheevu Island as a Nuisance, Centre Escalates Dispute

The political dispute surrounding the island of Katchatheevu has become more intense. During a press conference on Monday, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that the long-standing dispute over fishing rights and territory surrounding the island did not arise overnight and that it has been discussed frequently in Parliament. Additionally, he asserted that Congress prime ministers showed apathy toward Katchatheevu Island and relinquished the rights of Indian fishermen, despite opposing legal opinions. The statements made by S. Jaishankar come after Prime Minister Narendra Modi chastised the DMK for not doing more to advance the state’s interests in the Katchatheevu Island conflict.

Speaking at the press conference, Jaishankar claimed that prime ministers like Jawaharlal Nehru and Indira Gandhi referred to Katchatheevu, which was granted to Sri Lanka in 1974 as part of a maritime boundary agreement, as a “little island” and a “little rock,” and that the issue has never suddenly come up but has always been a pressing concern. “I attach no importance at all to this little island, and I would have no hesitation in giving up our claim to it,” wrote Jawaharlal Nehru, the prime minister at the time, in a May 1961 observation. This kind of issue should not be allowed to drag on endlessly and be brought up repeatedly in Parliament. Thus, this small island held no significance for Pandit Nehru, who considered it to be an annoyance. He believes that it is best to give it away as quickly as possible.

“Indira Gandhi also held this opinion,” Jaishankar continued. “The Katchatheevu issue is a current one that is frequently discussed in Parliament; it did not arise overnight. Jaishankar maintained that “the Congress and DMK treated the Katchatheevu issue as though they bore no responsibility.” There has been a lot of communication between the federal government and the state governments, said Jaishankar. He declared that he had answered the chief minister at least twenty-one times.

Criticizing the DMK for its outspoken opposition to the deal, Jaishankar claimed that M. Karunanidhi, the party’s leader and former chief minister, had been well briefed on the 1974 agreement between Sri Lanka and India. He went on to say that the Congress and the DMK had “connived” in large part to create this position in 1974 and beyond. Jaishankar claims that during the previous 20 years, Sri Lanka has detained 6,184 Indian fishermen and impounded 1,175 of their fishing boats.

He stated, “We have to find a solution. The Narendra Modi government has been working to guarantee that the Indian fishermen are released. The Sri Lankan administration and I need to get together and resolve this,” the EAM stated. Earlier on Monday, Modi took to X and wrote, “New details emerging on the issue of India handing over the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka have unmasked the DMK’s double standards.” Modi was citing a news report that claimed M. Karunanidhi had given his concurrence to the agreement despite his party, the DMK, publicly posturing against the deal.

Also Read: PM Modi’s Fresh Attack Uncovers DMK Double Standard in Katchatheevu Row

The media article is based on an RTI response that Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai obtained in response to his inquiries concerning the 1974 Indo-Lanka pact, which was signed during the tenure of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi. “DMK has done nothing to safeguard Tamil Nadu’s interests,” stated Modi, setting aside his rhetoric. The latest information on Katchatheevu has completely exposed the DMK’s hypocritical standards. “The DMK and the Congress are families. Their sons and daughters’ success is all that matters to them. They have no regard for other people. He continued, “Our impoverished fishermen and fisherwomen in particular have suffered because of their callousness toward Katchatheevu. Regarding the matter, the prime minister aimed at the Congress on Sunday. “The Congress has worked to weaken India’s unity, integrity, and interests for 75 years and counting,” he declared.

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‘Daro Mat, Bhaago Mat’: PM Modi On Rahul Gandhi Leaving Amethi For Raebareli

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‘Daro Mat, Bhaago Mat’: PM Modi On Rahul Gandhi Leaving Amethi For Raebareli

After Congress handled Rahul Gandhi from the Raebareli situate in the following Lok Sabha surveys, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday took a jibe at the resistance party, saying he had anticipated that the Gandhi offspring would run absent and see for a secure situate after surveying in Wayanad is over.

Without naming Rahul Gandhi, who is the sitting MP from Kerala’s Wayanad, the Prime Minister asked him “not to get frightened and run away.” The Prime Minister too scrutinized Sonia Gandhi for taking the Rajya Sabha course to enter Parliament and not challenging Lok Sabha elections. While tending to an open rally in West Bengal’s Bardhaman-Durgapur, PM Modi said, “I had as of now said in the Parliament that their (Congress) greatest pioneer will not set out to battle races and she will run absent.

She ran away to Rajasthan and came to the Rajya Sabha. I had, as of now, said that the Shehzada was going to lose in Wayanad. I had said that as long as the surveying was completed in Wayanad, he would begin looking for another seat. He is so frightened of Amethi that he is running towards Raebareli.

Also Read: Supreme Court says it may accept temporary bail for Kejriwal contemplating elections, with a hearing on May 7

They ask everybody ‘Daro Mat’. Nowadays, I too ask them, ‘Daro Tangle, Bhago Mat’.” Earlier nowadays, Congress declared that Rahul Gandhi would challenge Raebareli, a position spoken to by his mother Sonia Gandhi for four terms until she was chosen to the Rajya Sabha this year. The party’s choice came on the final day for assignment recording by candidates for the prestigious seat. In its eleventh-hour choice, the Congress handled Kishori Lal Sharma against Union Serve Smriti Irani in Amethi, where the Gandhi offspring endured overcome in the 2019 elections.

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Supreme Court says it may accept temporary bail for Kejriwal contemplating elections, with a hearing on May 7

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Supreme Court says it may accept temporary bail for Kejriwal contemplating elections, with a hearing on May 7

The Supreme Court on Friday told the Enforcement Directorate that it might consider the subject of in-between-time bail for Arvind Kejriwal in light of its decisions. The top court asked the ED to come ready on this angle when it takes up the matter on Tuesday (May 7). “We might give, or we may not allow. In any case, we should be available to you, as neither one of the sides ought to be shocked,” a seat of equity Sanjiv Khanna and Dipankar Datta said, making the two sides aware that they should not expect that the court will give bail. It requested that the ED concoct potential circumstances to be forced on Kejriwal, assuming break bail is conceded to the Delhi boss pastor. The court likewise requested that the ED consider whether Kejriwal ought to sign any records, thinking about his situation as the central pastor.

“If it’s not too much trouble, additionally take guidelines—we are not uttering a word (on regardless of whether bail will be conceded)—we might want to consider the award of in-between time bail due to decisions. Dr. Singhvi, don’t begin without hearing us; we might possibly concede. We will hear you. We should be available to you on the grounds that neither one of the sides ought to be shocked. Second, due to the position you (Kejriwal) hold, should you sign any records? We are being open; accept nothing… Add nothing to it! We are not saying one way or the other,” Equity Khanna said.

Arvind Kejriwal was captured on Walk 21 by the ED in a tax evasion case connected to Delhi’s currently rejected extract strategy. All his bail requests have been dismissed for such a long time, while the BJP has raised interest in his renunciation from the central clergyman’s post. While Kejriwal forged ahead with the central clergyman’s post, his better half, Sunita Kejriwal, took part in the Aam Aadmi Party’s lobbying for the look Sabha political decision.

Also Read: ‘Wayanad Voters Taken for Granted’: Rahul’s Raebareli Run Gives Opposition Ammo, Congress Calls Him a ‘Fighter’

On Friday, the Delhi High Court excused a request testing the capture of Boss Priest Arvind Kejriwal in a tax evasion case coming from the extract strategy trick; it isn’t viable to say it. The high court said Kejriwal, in fact, has the means and fortitude to move toward the court and record proper procedures.

“This court is of the view that the current writ request, which successfully challenges the capture of the public convenor of AAP, isn’t viable as the said individual is in legal guardianship in compatibility with legal orders, which are not a topic of the current appeal. The request prominently neglects to name the individual, but the character is evident because of the references made to his political standing and position,” acting Boss Equity Manmohan and Equity Manmeet PS Arora said.

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‘Wayanad Voters Taken for Granted’: Rahul’s Raebareli Run Gives Opposition Ammo, Congress Calls Him a ‘Fighter’

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‘Wayanad Voters Taken for Granted’: Rahul’s Raebareli Run Gives Opposition Ammo, Congress Calls Him a ‘Fighter’

The choice of the Congress to handle Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli—aa seat held by his mom Sonia Gandhi for a really long time—hhas set off a political conflict of words amidst the 2024 Lok Sabha surveys, with the Resistance deriding the Fantastic Old Party’s uncertainty.

Socialist Faction of India’s (CPI) up-and-comer Annie Raja, who will get down to business with Rahul Gandhi in Wayanad, said his choice to challenge Raebareli also showed no ethical quality was left in the Congress. “Wayanad electors were underestimated by Rahul Gandhi. For what reason did he not illuminate that this was his arrangement all through? [After] calling the Amethi family and the Wayanad family, presently he will call Raebareli his loved ones. This shows no profound quality is left in Congress,” she said.

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Since the Congress declaration, the BJP has been praising the move as Congress’ affirmation of rout even before decisions are held in Amethi, which was wrested from Rahul Gandhi by the Association of Smriti Iranis.

Top state leader Narendra Modi on Friday took a letter to the resistance, saying he had previously anticipated that the Gandhi scion would take off and search for a protected seat in the wake of surveying in Wayanad being finished. Without naming Rahul Gandhi, who is the sitting MP from Kerala’s Wayanad, the state leader asked him “not to move frightened and run off.”.

PM Modi said, “I had proactively said in the Parliament that their (Congress) greatest pioneer won’t try to battle races, and she will take off. She took off to Rajasthan and came to the Rajya Sabha. I had proactively said that the Shehzada planned to lose in Wayanad. I had expressed that when the surveying was finished in Wayanad, he would begin searching for another seat. He is so frightened of Amethi that he is running towards Raebareli. They ask everybody, ‘Daro Mat’. Today, I likewise ask them, ‘Daro Mat, Bhago Mat’… ”

Tending to a convention in Karnataka’s Chikkodi Lok Sabha and voting public, Association Home pastor Amit Shah said: “… Sonia Gandhi has sent off ‘Rahul Baba’ multiple times; however, the send-off hasn’t been effective. Today, he has taken off from Amethi to record a selection from Raebareli. I need to tell you (Rahul Gandhi) the outcome from here: ‘Rahul Baba’ will lose to the BJP competitor, Dinesh Pratap Singh, with an enormous wiggle room in Raebareli.”

BJP pioneer and Patna Sahib Lok Sabha competitor Ravi Shankar Prasad said dread and faltering of rout were “obvious” in Rahul Gandhi. “He (Rahul Gandhi) didn’t have any desire to battle; it was probably forced on him. After routing in Amethi, he went to Wayanad. Presently, it appears there is any expectation of a route from that point (Wayanad) too. Dread and delay of rout are very obvious in him (Rahul Gandhi).”

Smriti Irani’s vivacious mission in 2014 and 2019 enlisted the point that improvement had evaded Amethi, notwithstanding her being a celebrity supporter, and however she lost in 2014, individuals rested their confidence in her in 2019 with a triumphant edge of 55,000 votes.

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BJP pioneer Shaina NC said, “Rahul Gandhi is an outlaw. He battles from Amethi, faces Rout, battles from Wayanad, and wins from Wayanad; for a considerable length of time, he doesn’t actually go to Wayanad, and presently he battles from Raebareli. The ‘parivarvaad’ that has gone on in the Gandhi family for quite a long time is a disloyalty with individuals of Amethi and Raebareli. For a very long time, Rahul Gandhi didn’t show his face in Uttar Pradesh, and out of nowhere he appeared. I accept individuals will answer him, and on June 4, you will come to realize that Congress or the Gandhi Party is not any more in this nation.

BJP’s Wayanad applicant K Surendaran took to X to go after Rahul Gandhi, asking which seat he would surrender, assuming that he won from both. “Yet again, the manipulative strategies of @INCIndia and @RahulGandhi are apparent. To start with, he named Wayanad his ‘second home’ for votes. Presently, he is likewise challenging Raebareli. In the event that he wins the two seats, which one will he surrender?”

RAHUL GANDHI, A Warrior, SAYS CONGRESS
UP Congress president Ajay Rai said both Rahul Gandhi and KL Sharma (who is challenging Amethi) have been among the individuals and served them. “It was our interest for quite a while that Rahul Gandhi challenged Uttar Pradesh. Amethi and Raebareli are both relatives (as candidates). It is Rahul Gandhi from Raebareli and KL Sharma from Amethi. They have been among individuals and served them. Rahul Gandhi’s candidature will influence the whole political race. It is last that the India coalition will shape the public authority. Rahul is a warrior; he can’t ease off. ”

The Excellent Old Party’s MP, Shashi Tharoor, said the seat had been with the Gandhis since the 1950s. “It’s Rahul Gandhi’s choice. The Raebareli seat has been with the Gandhi family since the 1950s. We are glad that he is challenging Raebareli. Sanjay Gandhi challenged a political race from Amethi. We have a center help base in Raebareli. Rahul Gandhi will win from here,” he said. He added that Rahul Gandhi was not terrified of battling Amethi, yet it was his choice to challenge Raebareli.

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T. Siddique, Congress MLA, considered the choice a “careful strike” against the BJP and PM Modi. “Rahul Gandhi is clear, and the main individual has the right fortitude and strength against the BJP. Through his candidacy, we are snatching a few additional advantages and extra seats from the BJP. The India alliance’s development will be fortified by his candidature.”

He added that the BJP’s charges of Rahul Gandhi “taking off” were unmerited. “To start with, the BJP said Rahul Gandhi isn’t challenging from the Hindi belt. Presently, when he chooses to challenge the BJP, they are saying he is taking off.”

The feeling was reverberated by previous Rajasthan boss clergyman Ashok Gehlot, who said it was Irani who was terrified of rout. “Everybody is blissful. Rahul Gandhi is challenging Raebareli. Both KL Sharma and Rahul Gandhi will win with a tremendous wiggle room. Who is she (Smriti Irani) to say anything? She is terrified.

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