'Girlfriend may give 0% interest': FD advertisement on Chennai Metro was flagged by DMK MP triggers row

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Advertisement Content and Impact":"The advertisement featured a statement that 'girlfriend may give 0% interest' to draw attention to the returns available to its customers. This statement was seen as degrading to women and sparking a political row.","

DMK MP's Response":"DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian shared a snapshot of the advertisement and called it 'shocking' and 'degrading to women'. He demanded the advertisement be removed immediately and appropriate action be taken to prevent such advertisements in the future.","

Public Reaction":"The advertisement also drew a response from AIADMK spokesperson Kovai Sathyan who called for legal action against those responsible. He objected to the language used in the advertisement, saying such messaging crosses the line of acceptable expression.","

Context of the Advertisement":"The advertisement was placed by the Thiruvalluvar Transport Corporation Employee's Co-operative Credit Society Ltd (TTCECS), a financial institution serving the economic needs of transport employees across Tamil Nadu. The advertisement was displayed on the Chennai Metro Rail."}