Context: Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly seeks retrieval of Katchatheevu island from Sri Lanka.
Why: The resolution aims to protect Tamil Nadu fishermen’s traditional fishing rights and alleviate their suffering from Sri Lankan Navy actions.
What is Katchatheevu: A small, uninhabited island in the Palk Strait, between India and Sri Lanka.
Historical Background: Originally under the control of the Raja of Ramanathapuram (Tamil Nadu) during British rule; ownership disputed after independence.
1974 Agreement: The Indo-Sri Lankan Maritime Agreement transferred Katchatheevu to Sri Lanka;
