1. Chidambaram directs criticism at Jaishankar over Katchatheevu island issue, citing shifting stances.
2. His remarks, circulated online, underscore the dynamic nature of contemporary political dialogue.
3. The exchange reflects the evolving landscape of discourse in the digital age.
New Delhi, April 01: Former Finance Minister and senior Congress leader P Chidambaram aimed External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar over the Katchatheevu island dispute, highlighting the swift change in positions.
Chidambaram’s remarks, shared on social media, emphasized the evolving landscape of political discourse.
Tit for tat is old. Tweet for Tweet is the new weapon.
Will Foreign Minister Mr. Jaishankar please refer to the RTI reply dated 27-1-2015.
I believe that Mr Jaishankar was the FM on 27-1-2015.
The Reply justified the circumstances under which India acknowledged that a small…
— P. Chidambaram (@PChidambaram_IN) April 1, 2024
The ongoing row over Katchatheevu island intensified following Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent remarks criticizing the Congress for ceding the strategic island to Sri Lanka in the 1970s. Chidambaram’s response to Jaishankar’s comments underscored the political tensions surrounding the issue.
Chidambaram referred to an RTI reply from 2015 during Jaishankar’s tenure as Foreign Minister, questioning the shift in stance. He pointed out the previous justification for acknowledging Sri Lanka’s sovereignty over the island, challenging the current narrative.
Expanding his critique, Chidambaram portrayed Jaishankar’s political journey from a “suave liberal foreign service officer” to a “mouthpiece of the RSS-BJP”. The Congress leader’s tweet reflected the changing dynamics within the political landscape and Jaishankar’s evolving role.
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In response, Jaishankar addressed the media, highlighting the longstanding nature of the Katchatheevu issue and the efforts made by various parties to address it.
He emphasized the need for transparency and accountability regarding the handling of the matter.
Jaishankar’s remarks also hinted at potential political motivations behind the recent scrutiny of the issue, suggesting that the public deserves clarity on the circumstances leading to the current situation.
Meanwhile, Prime Minister Modi reiterated his stance against the DMK, asserting that recent developments surrounding the Katchatheevu issue expose the party’s alleged duplicity.
The exchange of comments between Chidambaram, Jaishankar, and Modi reflects the heightened political tensions surrounding the Katchatheevu island dispute and its implications for the upcoming elections.
