RTI reply shows how Indira ceded island to Sri Lanka

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The decision to hand over Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka by Indira Gandhi in 1974 is a focal point in Tamil Nadu's Lok Sabha campaign. Sri Lanka's persistent pursuit, historical documents, and legal complexities highlight India's relinquishment of the island, sparking debates on sovereignty and geopolitical dynamics.

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Indira Gandhi

Prime Minister of India (1966โ€“77; 1980โ€“84)
Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi and Mallikarjun Kharge, gathered at Shakti Sthal in New Delhi to pay tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on..
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tribute to former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi on her 107th birth anniversary. Gandhi, India's first and only female prime..
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Union Minister Nitin Gadkari criticized the Congress party for its "Constitution campaign," accusing them of hypocrisy for allegedly altering the Constitution..
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Tamil Nadu

State in southern India
Light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms is likely to prevail over Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Karaikal, Kerala and Mahe on November 25,..
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Citing from the US federal prosecutors's indictment, Amit Malviya said the states where government officials were paid bribes allegedly by the Adani Group were..
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Lok Sabha

Lower house of the Parliament of India
Riding high on its performance in the 2024 general elections, the Congress party faced a crushing defeat in the Maharashtra and Haryana assembly polls. Despite a..
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Following setbacks in the Lok Sabha polls, BJP launched a campaign in Maharashtra emphasizing Hindu unity for safety and progress. The party leveraged instances..
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The ruling Mahayuti alliance secured a landslide victory in the Maharashtra assembly elections, winning 230 out of 288 seats. Key factors contributing to their..
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on March 30, 2024 • IndiaTimes

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