Why C.N. Annadurai was buried at the Marina and the row it triggered

The former Chief Minister’s resting place was identified behind the Kambar statue. A controversy erupted over why he was buried and not cremated. Karunanidhi responded that in the burial of Anna, an ancient practice of the Tamils had been followed, and the decision was taken only with the approval of his family members

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