The AIADMK defends its role in Keeladi excavations, wants politics out of the issue

The AIADMK has defended its role in the Keeladi excavations when it was in power. It also accused the ruling DMK of “indulging only in politics” on the issue.

On Wednesday, the main Opposition party, long criticised for being silent on the issue, claimed credit for the Keeladi excavations during April-August 2018. Puratchi Thalaivi Peravai secretary and Deputy Leader of the Opposition in the Assembly R.B. Udhayakumar made these remarks in a statement. The next day, Chief Minister M.K. Stalin attacked the AIADMK for “maintaining silence”.