Kathir Anand’s remark on women stirs controversy

Dravida Munnetra Kazhgam (DMK) candidate from Vellore Lok Sabha constituency, DM Kathir Anand, has stirred a controversy by making a statement on women during an election event. While addressing a public rally in Vellore, Kathir Anand said,”Every- one’s face look stunning and bright. All are shining. Looks like you have all applied fair and lovely, ponds powder and singhar kum kum. What is the reason? Didn’t you all receive Rs 1,000? After the election whoever else missed will also get Kalaignar financial aid.” The DMK leader made the remarks while highlighting the DMK government’s financial aid scheme offering Rs 1,000 monthly assistance to women heads of families. Kathir Anand’s statement has drawn wide criticism from the BJP. In a post on X, the State BJP stated, “How did you have the audacity to say in public that women will spend as they see fit if they get money, Kathir Anand? Is this your social justice? Women empowerment, MK Stalin? That’s right, DMK’s style is to talk vulgarly about women? It is something soaked in your blood! DMK’s feminist activist, K Kanimozhi?”