MK Stalin hails Dissanayake-Modi talks, calls for Tamil fishermen's release
India TodayTamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday applauded Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s discussions with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on resolving the longstanding Tamil fishermen issue. In a post on X, Stalin stated: "It is encouraging that the Hon’ble President of Sri Lanka, @anuradisanayake, is engaging in discussions with our Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi, to address the concerns of Tamil fishermen in a humanitarian and peaceful manner, emphasising the need to avoid conflict." Stalin also appealed directly to President Dissanayake: "I appeal to Hon’ble @anuradisanayake to consider the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen detained by the Sri Lankan Navy and the return of their seized boats. It is encouraging that the Hon’ble President of Sri Lanka, @anuradisanayake, is engaging in discussions with our Hon’ble Prime Minister @narendramodi, to address the concerns of Tamil fishermen in a humanitarian and peaceful manner, emphasising the need to avoid of conflict.