DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran's remarks comparing women's roles in Tamil Nadu and northern Indian states have sparked controversy. Speaking in Chennai, Maran stated that while Tamil Nadu encourages women's education and careers, girls in some northern states are expected to focus on household work and child-rearing. He attributed Tamil Nadu's progress in women's empowerment to the Dravidian movement and state government policies, praising Chief Minister MK Stalin. The comments were made during an event where laptops were distributed to students.