Karuna doubts SL's intention to solve fishermen issue

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Raising doubt over Sri Lanka's intention to solve fishermen issue, DMK president M Karunanidhi on Thursday slammed the latest incident of arrest of Indian fishermen by the island navy, saying if it wants a solution for the matter it should not indulge in such acts.

Referring to Wednesday's arrest of 75 Indian fishermen by the Lankan navy, Karunanidhi said it was shocking and would not have happened without the Sri Lankan government's knowledge.

"If Sri Lanka really wants a solution to this issue, there is no point in it continuing to resort to such activities. There is a doubt if Sri Lankan government is trying to mislead Government of India and that of Tamil Nadu and the fishermen (here)," he said in a statement.

While talks were scheduled between fishermen associations of both countries, Sri Lanka's action and India "not showing any opposition is condemnable," he said.

First round of talks between fishermen representatives of both countries over fishing rights in Palk Strait were held here in January, while the two sides are slated to meet in Colombo on March 25 to take forward the discussions. (Source: PTI)

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A W Abdulkany Thursday, 20 March 2014 03:55 PM

Mr K'Nithi, let your fisherman be not the cause for war between our two countries. Do not condone what is wrong. Ordinary citizen of this country are considering this issue as aggression against our country. pls respect territorial integrity. You are a great nation, let the fisherman demean India thru this fishing issues. via DM Android App

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M.Muttha Thursday, 20 March 2014 05:41 PM

K. Nidhi has waken up from his intermittent sleep. He must have been reading the latest news on the political situation in TN from reputed analysts. He and his ally are heading for a rout in TN. So this is one of his gimmicks to show the fishermen that he is still alive and kicking. Too late mate go back to sleep. via DM iPad app

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Damsen Thursday, 20 March 2014 12:40 PM

Not SL but you do not want to solve the problem. If you stop poaching,, there would not be any problem to be solved by SL

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ABC Thursday, 20 March 2014 06:29 PM

If you do nothing, nothing would go wrong. Just do nothing and think where are you going with bad karma accumulated. via DM Android App

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kith udugama Friday, 21 March 2014 03:34 AM

Poor old goat ,though he has a wrinkled butt he is still active

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dg Saturday, 22 March 2014 05:41 PM

Ala payai.. Goda payai.. What nonsence... Rest in peace via DM Android App

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