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After ASI, Union Minister Shekhawat casts doubt on Keezhadi excavations’ antiquity

Close on the heels of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) raising doubts about dating the antiquity of the excavations at the ancient site of Keezhadi near Madurai in Tamil Nadu, BJP leader and Union Minister for Culture Gajendra Singh Shekhawat on Tuesday maintained that further scientific validation was required for the report on the Keezhadi findings to be accepted by the government.

ASI killed in tribals’ attack in MP

Following the incident, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Dr Mohan Yadav instructed MP DGP Kailash Makwana and district in-charge minister Lakhan Patel to reach the spot immediately and handle the situation.