The AIADMK supermo Jayalalithaa today pointed out that the statements made by Karunanidhi over the last three days on Prohibition were contradictory and confusing.

Addressing an election meeting in support of party candidates here in Coimbatore, Jayalalithaa said that the leaders of all political parties were now talking about bringing Prohibition in the state.

The AIADMK also announced that Prohibition will be implemented in a phased manner, like reducing the time of retail outlets, reducing the number of wine shops, detaching bars, and also opening de-addiction centres for the affected, if returned to power, she said.

However, the statements by Karunanidhi for the last three days were contradictory and confusing, as he announced that the first signature, if voted to power, will be for Prohibition, she said. She pointed out that the very next day, he changed it and announced that a law will be enacted with regard to prohibition, which was confusing.

Stating that it was doubtful whether DMK was interested in bringing in Prohibition, Jayalalithaa alleged that the party was exploiting the issue only in order to gain votes.