DMK regime has created respect for women, says Stalin - The HinduUpdated - April 21, 2026 02:27 am IST - CoimbatoreTamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin and Tejashwi Yadav, Leader of Opposition in the Bihar Legislative Assembly and national working president of the Rashtriya Janata Dal, during an election campaign meeting in Mettupalayam, Coimbatore, on Saturday. | Photo Credit: Siva Saravanan S.“The DMK regime has created respect for women which they earlier lacked,” said Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M. K. Stalin on Saturday, underscoring women’s empowerment as a central plank of his government during an election campaign in Mettupalayam in Coimbatore.He asserted that “DMK will break its own records” as he mounted a sharp attack on the BJP and AIADMK at the public meeting.Published - April 18, 2026 10:56 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }