Sri Lankan President Visits Katchatheevu Amid Dispute

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake made a surprise visit to Katchatheevu island amid renewed calls by actor-politician Vijay for India to reclaim it. Dissanayake emphasized Sri Lanka’s sovereignty over the island, while Sri Lankan officials dismissed Vijay’s demand as election-driven rhetoric amid ongoing tensions over fishermen’s safety and territorial claims.