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DMK president M.K. Stalin conveyed heartfelt greetings and felicitations to women across Tamil Nadu on the occasion of International Women's Day, celebrating women as equal partners in familial and social advancement. Stalin emphasized that societal respect for women must move beyond ceremonial praise and hollow rituals, manifesting instead in real social equality, economic independence, and dignified treatment across all spheres of life. Echoing revolutionary poet Bharathidasan's call for women's awakening, Stalin urged society to dismantle structural inequalities and empower women.

The Dravidian movement has historically pioneered landmark reforms for women's liberation, including equal inheritance rights, reservations in public employment, and the formation of women's self-help groups under former Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. Stalin observed that genuine gender equality requires guaranteeing physical safety, equitable educational opportunities, and independent decision-making authority for women in homes, workplaces, and governance institutions. He criticized regressive attitudes that restrict women's autonomy or tolerate systemic violence against them.

Stalin reaffirmed the party's unwavering dedication to expanding legislative safeguards and socio-economic welfare programs for women. He called upon citizens to cultivate shared domestic responsibilities and champion equal opportunities. Stalin concluded by celebrating women's resilience and pledging continuous political struggle to secure absolute gender justice.