BJP Demands Apology from DMK MP for Comments on Northern Indian Girls

BJP Calls for Unconditional Apology from DMK MP

The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has urged DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran to issue an unconditional apology regarding his remarks about the status of girls in Northern India. The party accused Maran of making derogatory comments about Hindi-speaking states and their residents. In response to Maran's statements, the BJP asserted that he should apologize to the people of India, particularly those from the northern states, whom he allegedly referred to as backward, uneducated, and uncivilized.

Controversy Arises from Maran's Remarks

This controversy erupted following comments made by Maran during an event at the Kaid-e-Millat Government Women's College in Chennai. He claimed that Tamil Nadu is the best state in India and praised MK Stalin as the finest chief minister among Indian states. Maran emphasized the Dravidian ideals and highlighted the importance of girls' education, stating that the chief minister is working on these principles. He expressed pride in the students, stating, 'Our daughters should be proud, and we are proud of them. That is why we want our daughters to pursue education.'

Focus on Girls' Education

Maran further criticized the situation in northern states, where girls are often discouraged from working and are expected to stay home to manage household chores. He reiterated the desire for girls in Tamil Nadu to receive an education and advance in their careers. Meanwhile, the state's Deputy Chief Minister, Udhayanidhi Stalin, distributed laptops to students under the 'Ulgam Ungal Kaiyil' scheme, commending their social responsibility and the college's long-standing contribution to female education.