...
...
Next Story

'PM gave India's land to Bangladesh': Farooq Abdullah slams BJP amid Katchatheevu island row

BJP claimed former PM Indira Gandhi gave away the Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka in 1974.

Published on: Apr 2, 2024, 15:05:39 IST
By HT News Desk
Prefer HTon Google
Advertisement

Former Jammu & Kashmir CM and National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah said the BJP government did nothing about the Indian land “Nepal occupied” and accused Prime Minister Narendra Modi of giving away India's land to Bangladesh – as he commented on the Katchatheevu Island row. Abdullah's remarks come amid BJP's claims that Indira Gandhi gave away the island to Sri Lanka in 1974.

National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah (File photo)
National Conference chief Farooq Abdullah (File photo)

"...PM gave India's land to Bangladesh. China has occupied our land in Ladakh and yesterday they also took the names of the villages of Arunachal Pradesh. They (BJP) will not say anything about that. I would tell them that when you point a finger at someone, remember that three fingers are also pointed at you," said Abdullah as quoted by news agency ANI.

PM Modi had raked up the Katchatheevu Island issue, accusing the Congress of weakening India's unity, integrity and interests during its years of governance. PM Modi shared a statement by late DMK MP Era Sezhiyan, who was disappointed at the India-Sri Lanka Maritime Agreement signed by the then Indira Gandhi government by which India relinquished its claim on Katchatheevu Island and called it "an unholy agreement." He also slammed Tamil Nadu's DMK party for its role in the matter of the Katchatheevu Island.

"Eye opening and startling! New facts reveal how Congress callously gave away #Katchatheevu. This has angered every Indian and reaffirmed in people's minds- we can't ever trust Congress! Weakening India's unity, integrity and interests has been Congress' way of working for 75 years and counting," PM Modi posted on X, citing a news report.

ALSO READ| Modi attacks DMK for ‘double standards’ over Katchatheevu

Meanwhile, Tamil Nadu BJP chief K Annamalai said that the Modi government is trying everything to get back the Katchatheevu island in order to protect India's fishermen.

"Katchatheevu was given to Sri Lanka with the consent of late Tamil Nadu CM Karunanidhi. He spoke with Kewal Singh - former External Affairs Minister. Now, the BJP has given a letter to EAM Jaishankar to get back Katchatheevu," Annamalai told reporters on Monday.

 
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
HT News Desk

Follow the latest breaking news, major developments and agenda-setting stories from India and around the world with the newsdesk at Hindustan Times. Operating round the clock, the desk brings together experienced editors, reporters and correspondents to deliver fast, accurate and contextual reporting across subjects that influence public policy, governance, business, society and international affairs. The HT News Desk covers politics, elections, government policies, the economy, business and markets, science and technology, the environment, law and order, infrastructure, education, climate issues and geopolitics, while closely tracking developments across states, institutions and global capitals. The team also leads coverage of major breaking news events, policy announcements, court proceedings, natural disasters, public emergencies and significant international developments. Reports published by the newsdesk are based on information gathered from reporters on the ground, official statements, government agencies, court records, regulatory filings, recognised institutions and other authoritative sources. Stories undergo editorial scrutiny and verification processes to ensure accuracy, fairness and relevance, and are updated as events evolve and additional information becomes available. Whether covering a key political decision in New Delhi, an economic policy shift affecting millions, a landmark court ruling or a major global event, the HT News Desk aims to provide readers with reliable, fact-based journalism that delivers not only the latest developments but also the context and analysis needed to understand their wider implications.

farooq abdullahbjpindiasri lanka
Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.
Get the latest India News, breaking headlines and real-time updates from across the country. Stay informed about politics, government policies, crime, weather and major national developments.
Home/India News/'PM gave India's land to Bangladesh': Farooq Abdullah slams BJP amid Katchatheevu island row
SHARE THIS ARTICLE ON
Hindustantimes wants to start sending you push notifications. Click allow to subscribe