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flag DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran drew backlash for comparing Tamil Nadu’s girls' education progress to alleged northern states' restrictions, sparking regional and gender equity debate.

flag DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran sparked controversy with remarks comparing Tamil Nadu’s support for girls' education to what he described as restrictive norms in northern Indian states, where girls are allegedly discouraged from working or pursuing careers. flag Speaking at a Chennai college event, he praised Tamil Nadu’s progressive stance, linking it to the Dravidian movement and citing higher female literacy, while promoting a laptop distribution scheme. flag His comments drew sharp criticism from BJP leaders, who called them offensive and regionally biased, demanding an apology. flag The exchange highlighted ongoing tensions over regional identity and gender equity in India.

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