Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin said the state remains a haven of peace, which has helped it to become the preferred investment destination. He wound up his two-day tour of the Delta districts last evening.<br />''<br />''Talking to reporters at Trichy while being on his way back to the state capital, Mr Stalin said the opposition charges of deterioration of law and order are political statements.<br />''<br />''<span style="color: #222222;">He said the extensive desilting works of the canals in the Delta region which he has inspected will result in increased irrigation coverage and enhanced areas of cultivation.</span><br />