Tamil Nadu Replaces Rupee Symbol with Tamil Letter: Reigniting Language Debate
| Summary/Static | Details |
|---|---|
| Why in the news? | Tamil Nadu Govt Replaces Rupee Symbol with Tamil Letter: A Language Debate Intensifies |
| Decision | Replacing '₹' with 'ரூ' in the Tamil Nadu budget logo |
| Reason | Assertion of Tamil identity and resistance against Hindi imposition |
| Criticism | BJP's Annamalai called it "stupid"; Center claims NEP respects regional languages |
| Historical Context | Rupee symbol '₹' designed by Tamilian Udaya Kumar, son of a former DMK MLA |