Sri Lanka, Feb. 9 -- Deputy Minister of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, Rathna Gamage, stated that the Ministry is unable to express a direct opinion at this time regarding the Satyagraha campaign initiated by a group of fishermen, which calls for the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities.

The Minister made these remarks during a press conference held today (09).

He noted that the fishermen have filed a court case challenging the Ministry's recent decision, and as such, a definitive stance cannot be provided until February 27.

The Deputy Minister emphasized that the fishermen are highly valued and encouraged them to work in partnership with the Ministry. He noted that while ...