'Girlfriend May Give 0% Interest': Chennai Metro ad Under Fire, DMK MP Demands Removal

‘Girlfriend gives 0% interest, our FD gives 14.4%’: Chennai Metro ad sparks political row

A cooperative society advertisement displayed inside a Chennai Metro train has triggered controversy after DMK MP Thamizachi Thangapandian called its messaging “highly problematic” and disrespectful towards women.

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

The institution said that a ‘girlfriend may give 0 per cent interest,’ using the remark to draw attention to the returns available to its customers.

Chennai Metro ad compares girlfriends to FD interest. DMK MP demands action

A Chennai Metro advertisement about fixed deposits invited strong objections from DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian over its 'girlfriend' comparison. She said the wording degraded women and urged its removal

'Girlfriend may give 0% interest': Chennai Metro ad under fire, DMK MP demands removal

The advertisement, promoting fixed deposit schemes offered by a co-operative credit society, compared its interest rates with those offered by a girlfriend.

'Girlfriend Gives 0% Interest': Ad In Chennai Metro Triggers Political Storm

DMK MP Thamizhachi Thangapandian shared a photo of the ad pinned inside a Chennai Metro coach and called for action against whoever had allowed such an ad