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Dayanidhi Maran’s Controversial Statement: DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran has created a big political controversy by comparing the women of North India and the women of Tamil Nadu.
Maran, a four-time MP from Chennai Central, said that while in Tamil Nadu women are encouraged to pursue studies and careers, in North India women are expected to only work in the kitchen and bear children.
DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran said this in his statement
Addressing students at a college, Maran said, ‘Our girls should be confident and proud with a laptop, whether you go for an interview or do post graduation. This confidence is there in Tamil Nadu, where we ask girls to study. What do they say in reply? Girls, don’t go to work, stay at home, stay in the kitchen, give birth to a child, this is your job.
She further said, “This is Tamil Nadu. A Dravidian state. The land of Karunanidhi, Annadurai and Chief Minister MK Stalin. Your progress here is the progress of Tamil Nadu. That’s why global companies come to Chennai, because everyone here is educated, not only in Tamil but also in English. They lead. The government plays an important role in the progress of women. We will always get your love and support.” The DMK MP also said that Tamil Nadu is the best state in India and MK Stalin is the best Chief Minister of the country.
Udhayanidhi Stalin distributed laptops
Deputy Chief Minister and MK Stalin’s son Udhayanidhi Stalin was also present in this program. He distributed laptops to students under the ‘Ulagam Ungal Kaiyil’ scheme. Udhayanidhi Stalin said, “It is often said that when girls complete their studies, they make a huge contribution to the society. We are proud of all our girl students.”
BJP’s strong counterattack
BJP has reacted sharply to Maran’s statement. BJP spokesperson in Tamil Nadu Narayanan Tirupati said, “Once again Dayanidhi Maran has abused North Indian people. I feel very bad how these people are allowed to do this, even though it happens from the DMK side. I don’t think Dayanidhi Maran has common sense.”
BJP leader Anila Singh said, “Maran’s comments are unfortunate. He has forgotten that he lives in India and India worships power. If he thinks power can be divided between North, South, East and West, then he does not understand our culture. I want to ask him what he has to say about women in the party with which he has aligned, about Sonia Gandhi or Priyanka Gandhi Vadra or our President Draupadi Murmu. This is divisive.” Politics is not going to work.”
DMK defended Maran’s statement
However, DMK has supported Maran’s statement. Party’s T.K.S. Ilangovan said, “It depends on the party that is ruling the state. There is no doubt that wherever the Congress is ruling, they are doing good work for women’s education. Here in Tamil Nadu, we fought for women and empowered them. We gave them education. We gave them employment. We have also reserved seats in government jobs. We have been working for the advancement of women’s rights since the beginning. In the North, there is no one to fight for women.”