Stalin govt's budget logo swaps ₹ with Tamil letter

Tamil Nadu's Stalin government replaced the rupee symbol with a Tamil letter for the state budget, sparking criticism from Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and BJP leaders. They argue that the rupee symbol has national significance and should not be altered. The DMK defends the move as a promotion of regional pride.
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