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Introduction: Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman weighed in on the DMK’s move to replace the rupee symbol with the Tamil letter "Ru", calling it a "dangerous mindset that weakens Indian unity and promotes secessionist sentiments".
Key Highlights:
- DMK replaced the rupee symbol with "Ru" in Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents
- Sitharaman criticized the move, saying it’s "utterly disregarding the creative contribution of a Tamil youth"
- DMK claims the change prioritizes Tamil and expresses their love for the language
Detailed Content: Sitharaman’s comments drew sharp barbs from the DMK, with state party chief K Annamalai calling them "stupid". The row comes amid the DMK’s opposition to the Centre’s mandatory three-language policy in schools and the delimitation of parliamentary seats.