Minister Nirmala Sitharaman Slams MK Stalin’s Sudden Snub to Rupee Symbol in Tamil Nadu Budget Logo, Sparks Outrage

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has taken a swipe at the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (DMK) government in Tamil Nadu, accusing them of disrespecting the original rupees symbol. The controversy began with a Twitter post by Chief Minister M. K. Stalin, which used a different symbol for the Indian rupee, sparked a heated debate.

According to Sitharaman, the original rupees symbol was designed by a person whose son is an MLA. She claimed that the design was accepted during the United Progressive Alliance (UPA) period, when the DMK was a part of the government. The finance minister accused the DMK government of taking a contradictory stance on the issue, which has now escalated into a full-blown controversy.

E. Palanisamy, the former chief minister and opposition leader, also waded into the fray, accusing the DMK government of evading key issues and engaging in “silly political games”. K. Annamalai, the state BJP chief, lambasted the government for diverting people’s attention and maintaining a double standard. The opposition parties in the state have been criticizing the DMK government, saying that it is trying to create unnecessary controversy to divert attention from genuine issues.

The controversy has raised questions about the use of the rupees symbol, which is an important part of Indian currency. The controversy has also highlighted the need for clarification and consistency in using the rupees symbol. The controversy has also raised questions over the role of symbols and their use in politics, as some critics argue that it has the potential to sow divisions among people.

Original Source: https://www.newsonair.gov.in/fm-nirmala-sitharaman-criticises-mk-stalin-for-dropping-rupee-symbol-in-tamil-nadu-budget-logo/
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Publish Date: 2025-03-14 13:47:00