In a stirring critique, Tamil Nadu's Chief Minister MK Stalin has taken aim at Prime Minister Narendra Modi's use of RTI following ED and IT departments.
Raising questions, Stalin queried why Modi felt compelled to discuss Katchatheevu in Uttar Pradesh, suggesting a strategic use of RTI for making political points.
Stalin's statement arrives on the heels of Modi's recent jab at Congress, revealing new info that implicates the Indira Gandhi-led government in intentionally relinquishing Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka.
'Removing BJP is Imperative for Social Justice'
According to Stalin, defeating BJP in the upcoming general elections is essential for social equity, a sentiment growing in both the north and south of India that could unseat the party.
Stalin denounced the arrests of Hemant Soren and Arvind Kejriwal, questioning Modi's awareness of the recent freeze on Congress party funds and the subsequent IT department's flip-flop in the Supreme Court.
The Origins of the Katchatheevu Controversy
PM Modi's surprising revelation via a tweet, based on an RTI response, accuses Congress of deliberately handing over Katchatheevu island to Sri Lanka, sparking outrage across India and fostering distrust in Congress.
Foreign Minister Jaishankar also claimed a history of neglect by former Congress Prime Ministers towards Katchatheevu, dismissing the needs of Indian fishermen.
Understanding Katchatheevu Island
Katchatheevu is a gateway between the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea, sprawling across 285 acres. It's vital to compare its size to landmarks such as Delhi's JNU campus or the iconic Red Fort for context.
