According to Jaishankar, the records made available through RTI suggests foreign secretary had briefed then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister K Karunanidhi between 1973-1974 about the Katchatheevu
Winning domestic politics does not necessarily make winning perceptions, internationally. It is an unavoidable relation and reaction given the global highway of interconnectivity.
In Rameswaram, where the Ramanathaswamy temple stands as a key site in the Char Dham pilgrimage circuit, a blend of spirituality, echoes of the Ramayana epic, and diverse political dynamics mark the atmosphere during election time. Although the Katchatheevu issue recently gained attention, leading to verbal sparring between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and opposition figures, it is the fishermen from Rameshwaram who are predominantly ensnared by Sri Lankan Navy personnel for inadvertently straying into Sri Lankan waters near Katchatheevu aboard their fishing vessels.
Throughout history, Palk Strait has been a bridge, not a barrier between the Tamils of the two countries. Let a Palk Bay Authority be formed, consisting of fisheries experts, fishermen representatives, the navy and the coast guard, and representatives of the two governments