They argue the term perpetuates patriarchal notions; PMK MLA Sowmiya Anbumani says it can instead be called arimuga urai (introductory speech) or mudhal urai (first speech)
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August 24, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Women MLAs reiterate need to drop usage of Tamil term for maiden speech in Tamil Nadu Assembly
The Hindu