MDMK founder Vaiko on Friday accused the BJP government at the Centre of not having taken steps to secure the release of Tamil Nadu fishermen from Sri Lankan custody.
In a statement, Mr. Vaiko referred to the February 18 protest by fishermen against the Indian and Sri Lankan governments, demanding the release of their colleagues. They had also boycotted the annual festival at St. Anthony’s shrine in Katchatheevu islet, he said.
“It is condemnable that the BJP-led Union government has been indifferent to the indefinite protest of the fishermen,” Mr. Vaiko said.
