• Demand for Retrieval – The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union Government to take steps to retrieve Katchatheevu Island from Sri Lanka, citing it as the only permanent solution to safeguard Tamil Nadu fishermen’s traditional rights.
  • Protection of Fishermen – The resolution emphasized that Tamil Nadu fishermen continue to face arrests, boat seizures, and fines by the Sri Lankan Navy, and retrieving Katchatheevu is essential to ensuring their safety and livelihood.