Fishermen issues top priority for Rajapaksa party : Indian media

Former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa speaking to Indian media recently said, his party was very clear on several issues, including fishing in International waters.

According to the New Indian Express, he told media,  “For this reason, we swept the local elections recently. It’s been a top priority to resolve the problem. Ideally, the Sri Lankan government should come to a consensus on the issue, but unfortunately it’s not happening now,” he said.

He added that the country was working to resolve issues related to fishermen crossing into international waters unwittingly while fishing. “We are working towards a solution that will be agreeable to all the countries concerned,” he said.

Rajapaksa who arrived on Tuesday had darshan of Lord Venkateswara at Tirumala on Wednesday morning. He was welcomed by Tirumala Joint Executive Officer KS Sreenivasa Raju on his arrival at the temple. After darshan, the former President was given theertham (holy water) and Satari honours. The JEO offered him prasadam, a calendar and a laminated photo of the Lord.