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Katchatheevu Island Dispute: BJP vs. Congress Heat Up

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Discover the heated exchange between BJP and Congress over the controversial Katchatheevu island!

The Katchatheevu island dispute has reignited political tensions between the BJP and Congress, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi accusing the Congress of recklessly ceding the island to Sri Lanka in 1974. The tiny island, located just 25 km from the Indian coast in Tamil Nadu, has become a focal point ahead of the general elections in the region. The BJP's criticism of the Congress and the DMK over the handling of the Katchatheevu issue has sparked a war of words, highlighting the historical significance and political sensitivity surrounding the island.

The Congress hit back at PM Modi, claiming that the island belonged to India until 1974 and accusing the BJP of sensationalizing the issue for political gain. The public demand for transparency on how Katchatheevu was relinquished to Sri Lanka has added fuel to the ongoing controversy. Foreign Minister Jaishankar emphasized the long-standing dispute between India and Sri Lanka over the island, shedding light on the complex nature of the territorial claim.

The recent revelations and accusations from both parties have brought the Katchatheevu issue to the forefront of national discourse, attracting attention to the historical significance of the island in India's territorial disputes. As the debate continues to escalate, the political ramifications of the Katchatheevu controversy are poised to influence the electoral landscape in Tamil Nadu and beyond.

In a surprising turn of events, PM Modi's comments have drawn attention to the long-standing unresolved dispute over Katchatheevu, shedding light on the intricacies of India's maritime boundaries and historical agreements with neighboring countries. The heated exchange between the ruling party and the opposition underscores the deep-rooted emotions and political stakes involved in the Katchatheevu island saga, setting the stage for a continued battle of narratives in the political arena.

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BJP, Oppn spar over Katchatheevu island (Hindustan Times)

The report, published by The Times of India on Sunday and cited by Modi, was based on documents obtained by Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai | Latest News ...

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'Desperation palpable': Congress hits back at PM Modi for 'raking up ... (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday led a BJP charge against the Congress for "callously" giving away Katchatheevu island to Sri ...

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'Betrayal of Congress, DMK': How Indira Gandhi 'ceded ... (Business Today)

Katchatheevu belonged to India till 1974, and it is just 25 km from the Indian coast in Tamil Nadu.

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Where is Katchatheevu island and why is it at the centre of a BJP ... (Livemint)

PM Modi criticized Congress for giving away Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974, leading to sharp rebuttal from Congress leaders.

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Katchatheevu Controversy Explained: Latest Flashpoint Between ... (NDTV)

A tiny island between India and Sri Lanka on Palk Straight has become the hot button issue ahead of the general election in Tamil Nadu, where the BJP is ...

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Explained: The Katchatheevu dispute with Sri Lanka that Modi is ... (Scroll.in)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that the Congress 'callously gave away' the island to Sri Lanka in 1974 is not the first time the matter has been raked ...

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BJP vs Congress over island ceded by Indira Gandhi to Sri Lanka in ... (India Today)

PM Modi criticised the Congress for handing over Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka in 1974. In response, Congress brought up the land boundary agreement with ...

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'Katchatheevu nothing more than a rock for Pandit Nehru, Indira ... (Business Today)

Jaishankar said there have been claims and counterclaims between India and Sri Lanka over the Katchatheevu island. He highlighted India's claim that ...

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Public has right to know how Katchatheevu island was given to Sri ... (Times of India)

India News: Jaishankar criticized Congress and DMK for mishandling the Katchatheevu issue, emphasizing the public's right to know about the island's ...

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Katchatheevu island row: PM says 'new details unmasked DMK's ... (India Today)

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said that "new details" on the Katchatheevu island issue "have unmasked DMK's double standards totally".

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How has Katchatheevu island become a hot topic ahead of the polls ... (Firstpost)

On Sunday (31 March), a new row erupted when PM Modi said that the Congress 'callously gave away' the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974.

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"Will He Take Back Katchatheevu Island?": Congress MP's ... (NDTV)

Congress MP Manickam Tagore on Monday attacked Prime Minister Narendra Modi for raking up the Katchatheevu island issue and dared him to take back the ...

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'They didn't care...': Jaishankar accuses Congress of keeping nation ... (India TV)

Jaishnakar, who held a press conference today, said that Katchatheevu island is not an issue which has “surfaced suddenly” but it has been a “live issue” ...

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Katchatheevu island row: Jaishankar lashes out at Cong, DMK, says ... (Livemint)

Katchatheevu island row: External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar mounted a scathing attack on the Congress and the DMK over the Katchatheevu issue, ...

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"They Simply Didn't Care": S Jaishankar Slams Congress Over ... (NDTV)

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Monday reiterated PM Narendra Modi's accusation against the Opposition regarding the Katchatheevu island row ...

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New details on Katchatheevu have unmasked DMK's double ... (Times of India)

India News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday targeted the DMK over the Katchatheevu island issue, alleging the ruling party of Tamil Nadu did nothing ...

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Video: Katchatheevu Island, The New Flashpoint In BJP Vs Opposition (NDTV)

A tiny island between India and Sri Lanka on Palk Straight has become the latest flashpoint between the Congress and the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha ...

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Katchatheevu row: Island history, controversy and handover to Sri ... (Business Standard)

The decades-long Katchatheevu island controversy has erupted again with PM Modi calling the move to cede the island to Sri Lanka by the Congress in 1974, ...

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What is Katchatheevu Island Row? Know all the details (Business Today)

The disputed island of Katchatheevu, situated in the Palk Strait between India and Sri Lanka, has become a contentious issue ahead of the general election ...

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'Jawaharlal Nehru saw Katchatheevu Island as a nuisance': S ... (Hindustan Times)

S Jaishankar's statement comes shortly after Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday targeted the DMK over the Katchatheevu Island issue.

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What is the Katchatheevu Island row all about. Know details (India TV)

Katchatheevu Island row: According to the BJP the then Indira Gandhi government in 1974 had handed over the 1.9 square km island located at Palk Strait, ...

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Priyanka Chaturvedi MP questions MEA's stand on Katchatheevu ... (Hindustan Times)

Priyanka Chaturvedi cited two RTI responses by the MEA in 2015 and 2024, respectively, and said that there were discrepancies in the stand of the ministry ...

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'Mouthpiece of...': Chidambaram takes dig at EAM Jaishankar on ... (Times of India)

India News: NEW DELHI: Senior Congress leader P Chidambaram on Monday responding to the Katchatheevu island row, took a dig at external affairs minister S ...

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Katchatheevu island: Political rebirth of a geographical issue (Deccan Herald)

BJP's Tamil Nadu chief K Annamalai obtained some documents alleging that the Congress never gave much importance to the Katchatheevu Island and hence, "gave ...

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Katchatheevu island | Opposition cites 2015 RTI reply by MEA, jabs ... (The Hindu)

Katchatheevu island row: Hitting back at the Centre over the Katchatheevu island issue, opposition leaders cited a 2015 RTI reply, which stated that the ...

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Decode Politics: Why Katchatheevu, a speck of an island, is causing ... (The Indian Express)

By raking up the settled issue between India and Sri Lanka over Katchatheevu, the BJP hopes to send multiple messages – invoking Tamil sentiments to playing ...

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Katchatheevu Island Row: Why has the controversy resurfaced ... (Livemint)

Katchatheevu Island, a disputed stretch in the Palk Strait, was ceded to Sri Lanka by the Cong govt headed by late PM Indira Gandhi, through an agreement in ...

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Congress, DMK connived to give away Katchatheevu Island ... (The Indian Express)

Jaishankar claimed that the Prime Ministers under Congress rule displayed indifference towards Katchatheevu and gave away Indian fishermen's rights despite ...

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Katchatheevu Island: The festival that draws thousands of pilgrims to ... (Onmanorama)

The annual three-day feast of the Anthoniyar Kovil, or St Antony's catholic shrine, held in February or March, is the event that draws numerous.katchatheevu ...

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Katchatheevu Island debate intensifies: Congress fires back at PM ... (Financial Express)

The fishermen, mainly from Tamil Nadu, have faced various problems while fishing in their usual spots near Katchatheevu because Sri Lanka controls it.

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Katchatheevu row: Sri Lanka says island falls within its control, India ... (Livemint)

Sri Lankan minister claims Katchatheevu island falls within its control, 'no official communication from India yet'. BJP's Annamalai asserts India's efforts ...

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Katchatheevu | What is the controversy all about? (The Hindu)

Prime Minister Modi revives Katchatheevu issue, sparking political tensions in Tamil Nadu ahead of Lok Sabha polls. Read what is the Katchatheevu ...

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