DMK MP Dayanidhi Maran has ignited a significant political and social controversy with remarks comparing the status of women in North Indian states to those in Tamil Nadu. Speaking at the Quaid-E-Millath Government College for Women in Chennai, Maran claimed that while girls in Tamil Nadu are encouraged to pursue education and careers, their counterparts in several northern states are often expected to remain at home, perform household chores, and bear children. During an event where laptops were distributed to final-year students, Maran lauded Tamil Nadu's focus on women's education and empowerment, attributing it to the Dravidian movement's ideology. He asserted that Tamil Nadu is "the best state in India" and praised Chief Minister MK Stalin's administration for upholding these principles. The remarks quickly drew widespread criticism for their broad generalizations about North Indian states, sparking a heated debate on social media and across political circles. The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) strongly condemned Maran's statements, with leaders like Narayanan Thirupathy accusing the DMK MP of lacking common sense and attempting to create regional rifts. Thirupathy demanded an apology from Maran to the people of India, particularly the Hindi-speaking population, whom he perceived as being demeaned. Other news outlets also reported strong reactions from BJP leaders who called the statements "unfortunate" and an insult. This controversy highlights ongoing tensions regarding regional disparities and political rhetoric in India. The event itself, where Deputy Chief Minister Udhayanidhi Stalin also spoke about the importance of women's education, became overshadowed by Maran's divisive comments.