Katchatheevu Island
Actor Vijay's TVK Party Organizes Hunger Strike Against Sri Lankan Navy's Arrest of Tamil Nadu Fishermen Following Karur Tragedy
Nov 06, 2025 11:21 pm CST
Following the tragic Karur stampede that claimed 41 lives, actor Vijay's political party Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) has announced its first major political action - a hunger strike in Nagapattinam protesting the continuous arrests of Tamil Nadu fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy. Led by TVK Deputy General Secretary Raj Mohan, the protest criticizes both central and state governments for failing to provide a permanent solution to this decades-old issue that has resulted in approximately 800 Indian deaths. This demonstration holds special significance as Vijay returns to Nagapattinam where he first showed political ambitions in 2011.
Tamil Nadu CM MK Stalin Urges PM Modi to Address Fishermen's Rights During Sri Lankan Prime Minister's Visit
Oct 16, 2025 07:49 pm CST
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin has written to Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting intervention on key fishermen's issues during Sri Lankan PM Harini Amarasuriya's upcoming visit to India. The letter highlights concerns including the retrieval of Katchatheevu Island, release of 76 detained Indian fishermen, return of 242 seized fishing vessels, and addressing violence against Tamil Nadu fishing communities in traditional Palk Bay waters.