"I request your urgent intervention in a matter of great concern affecting our country's fishermen. The Sri Lankan Navy apprehended three mechanized fishing boats (two registered in Tamil Nadu and one registered in Puducherry) along with 22 fishermen in two separate incidents on March 10, 20
The fishermen are protesting against the continued arrests by the Sri Lankan Navy, the confiscation of their boats and the maximum punishment given to the fishermen by the Sri Lankan court.
In a decisive move aimed at drawing attention to their longstanding grievances, Rameswaram fishermen have announced a symbolic strike and outlined a series of demands to address the challenges they face.