Tamil Nadu AIADMK MP's Controversial "Free Wife" Comment Sparks Political Outrage and Gender Debate

Oct 15, 2025 02:10 am CST

AIADMK MP C Ve Shanmugam has ignited a major political controversy in Tamil Nadu with his derogatory comments comparing women to election freebies. His suggestion that Chief Minister MK Stalin might "announce a free wife" ahead of elections has drawn sharp condemnation from the ruling DMK and social media users, highlighting deeper issues about gender respect in Indian politics.