Hold Indian, Lankan fishermen talks this month: Karunanidhi

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DMK president M. Karunanidhi Monday urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to take up the issue of Indian fishermen's arrests with the Sri Lankan government and sought talks between fishermen of the two countries within a month.

In a letter to the prime minister Monday, a copy of which was released to the media here, Karunanidhi opposed Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa's suggestion to hold the dialogue between the fishermen in December.

"This may be a long period of wait. The dialogue may be useful only if it is held within a month to prevent further instances of arrest," he wrote.

Karunanidhi said that unless the Indian government took a serious view of the attacks on Indian fishermen by Lanka and "launches firm and fit action", the conditions would worsen and deteriorate.

On Sep 20, Jayalalithaa suggested to Manmohan Singh to hold bilateral talks between fishermen in Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu in Chennai in December, subject to certain conditions. (Source: IANS)

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Kiris Baba Amaray Monday, 23 September 2013 05:39 PM

Why are you worried Sir? Your PM and our President will talk and settle the matter soon, either you or your girl friend Jayalalitha should not interfere in this matter.

Kiris Baba Amaray Monday, 23 September 2013 05:42 PM

There are so many issues in your preview in South India. Without looking into those, you always poke your dirty fingers into our matters. Why Sir, your skin itches while pronouncing SriLanka. Better you consult a doctor right now.

Kiris Baba Amaray Monday, 23 September 2013 05:44 PM

Something wrong with this Old gent. may be, as usual - this should be a Elderly peoples sickness always finding fault for petty things.

Kiris Baba Amaray Monday, 23 September 2013 05:46 PM

Fist of all you look into your own eye, which has a "LOG" rather than finding dust on others eyes mister.

gOBBAYA Tuesday, 24 September 2013 08:02 AM

Nobody wants to listen to this Old man.there are many problems in tamil nadu.Try to build some toilets for the public instead of interfering sri lanka.

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