DMK MP's Remarks on North Indian Women's Education Spark Political Row

DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran has sparked a political controversy with remarks comparing women's education in northern Indian states to Tamil Nadu. Maran stated that in some northern regions, girls are expected to stay home and do housework, while Tamil Nadu encourages education and careers. The BJP criticized these comments as derogatory and stereotyping, demanding an apology. The DMK defended Maran's statement, highlighting Tamil Nadu's progressive approach to women's empowerment and education, attributing it to the Dravidian model of governance.