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AIADMK MP CV Shanmugam Sparks Outrage. (File)<\/p>\n<\/figure>\n

AIADMK Rajya Sabha MP and former Tamil Nadu Minister CV Shanmugam has triggered a row with his controversial comment comparing\u00a0women to government freebies.<\/p>\n

In a purported video shared on social media platforms, the Rajya Sabha MP was seen speaking at an AIADMK booth committee training meeting. He suggested\u00a0that Stalin, ahead of elections, \u201cmay even announce a free wife” as part of populist promises.<\/p>\n

In a video that News18<\/em> cannot verify, Shanmugam is heard saying, \u201cEven without asking, EPS (when he was Chief Minister) gave Rs 2,500. But Stalin had then demanded Rs 5,000. Did he give after coming to power? No. But now, with elections nearing, he\u2019ll give laptop, mini bus, mixer grinder, cattle \u2013 or he may even give a wife. He may announce a free wife.”<\/p>\n

He added that Stalin, being Karunanidhi\u2019s son, is capable of making such promises.<\/p>\n

DMK Slams AIADMK MP\u2019s Remark<\/strong><\/h3>\n

The ruling DMK government strongly condemned the remark and accused the AIADMK MP of \u201cvulgarising women” and exposing his party\u2019s regressive attitude toward women.<\/p>\n

Tamil Nadu Social Welfare and Women Empowerment Minister P Geetha Jeevan said that his comment reflected the AIADMK\u2019s perversion and cruelty towards women.<\/p>\n

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\u2014 DMK (@arivalayam) October 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

She further wondered if he could have made such a \u201cdisgusting” remark when former Chief Minister and AIADMK leader J Jayalalithaa was alive.<\/p>\n

She highlighted several DMK schemes aimed at women\u2019s empowerment, including Vidiyal Payanam, Kalaignar Women\u2019s Rights Scheme, Pudhumai Penn Scheme, Thozhi Hostels for working women, and programs to increase loan limits for women\u2019s self-help groups and promote women entrepreneurs.<\/p>\n

DMK spokesperson TKS Elangovan also hit out at the MP, saying, \u201cCV Shanmugam just blurts whatever he thinks. He is not a political leader. Somehow, he had a good relationship with their leadership. Otherwise, already there was a case against him. There were many accusations, charges against him. But what can we do? Edappadi has no other go. He has to have people like CV Shanmugam to have contact with Delhi. That is why I think he is there. But it is highly condemnable\u2026”<\/p>\n

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#WATCH<\/a> | Chennai, Tamil Nadu | On AIADMK leader Shanmugam\u2019s reported derogatory statement, DMK Spokesperson TKS Elangovan says, \u201c\u2026 CV Shanmugam just blurts whatever he thinks. He is not a political leader. Somehow, he had a good relationship with their leadership. Otherwise,\u2026 pic.twitter.com\/04gRpZQ8Qi<\/a>\u2014 ANI (@ANI) October 14, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n

(With inputs from agencies)<\/em><\/p>\n

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Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben…Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

Shobhit Gupta is a sub-editor at News18.com and covers India and International news. He is interested in day to day political affairs in India and geopolitics. He earned his BA Journalism (Hons) degree from Ben… Read More<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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