Tamil Nadu’s decision to replace the Indian rupee symbol ‘₹’ with the Tamil script ‘ரூ’ in its 2025-26 budget documents has sparked a heated controversy. The move, seen as a push for linguistic and regional identity, has drawn sharp criticism from opposition parties, particularly the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
BJP’s Tamil Nadu chief, K Annamalai, slammed the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government for what he called an “act of stupidity.” He pointed out that the rupee symbol, officially adopted in 2010, was designed by Udaya Kumar Dharmalingam, a Tamilian and the son of a former DMK MLA. Annamalai questioned the logic behind rejecting a national symbol that was created by someone from Tamil Nadu itself.
The DMK government, however, sees this as a step toward promoting the Tamil language. The use of ‘ரூ’ (pronounced ‘ru’), derived from the Tamil word ‘rubai’ for rupees, aligns with the party’s consistent opposition to the Centre’s three-language policy. DMK leaders argue that Tamil must be given due prominence in official state matters.
The controversy has reignited debates on regional identity versus national symbols. Critics argue that prioritizing a regional script over a universally recognized symbol could create unnecessary divisions, while supporters claim it reflects Tamil Nadu’s commitment to preserving its linguistic heritage.
This move adds to the ongoing political tensions between the DMK government and the BJP-led central government, particularly on issues related to language and federal autonomy. Whether this decision will have broader policy implications remains to be seen, but for now, it has intensified the language debate in Indian politics.
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