Condemnable & laughable: BJP as DMK changes ₹ symbol in TN Budget
The recent decision by the Tamil Nadu government to replace the official rupee symbol ‘₹’ with the Tamil letter for “Ru” in the state budget has sparked a heated debate, with the BJP’s K Annamalai terming it “condemnable” and “laughable”. This move is seen as a response to the ongoing Hindi-Tamil row, where the Tamil Nadu government has been pushing for the promotion of the Tamil language and culture.
The Tamil Nadu government’s decision to change the rupee symbol has been met with widespread criticism from the BJP and other opposition parties. Annamalai, the BJP’s Tamil Nadu unit chief, has been vocal in his criticism of the move, saying that it is “not only condemnable but also laughable” that the Tamil Nadu government has decided to change the rupee symbol, which is commonly accepted across the country.
“They are either foolish or this shows their immaturity,” Annamalai added. He also questioned the necessity of changing the rupee symbol, saying that it was a “unnecessary” move that would only create confusion among the people.
The DMK government’s decision to change the rupee symbol has been seen as a move to assert the dominance of the Tamil language and culture in the state. The party has been pushing for the promotion of the Tamil language and culture, and this move is seen as a step in that direction.
However, the move has also been criticized by many, who see it as an unnecessary and divisive step. The change in the rupee symbol is likely to cause confusion among the people, particularly in the financial sector, where the rupee symbol is widely used.
The BJP and other opposition parties have also accused the DMK government of trying to divide the people on linguistic lines. “This decision is a clear example of the DMK government’s linguistic chauvinism,” said Annamalai. “They are trying to create a sense of superiority among the Tamil people and create a sense of inferiority among the people who do not speak Tamil.”
The Tamil Nadu government’s decision to change the rupee symbol has also been criticized by the Centre. The Union Finance Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman, has said that the Centre will not recognize the new rupee symbol and will continue to use the existing symbol ‘₹’.
The change in the rupee symbol has also been seen as a setback for the Centre’s efforts to promote the use of the Hindi language in the state. The Centre has been pushing for the promotion of the Hindi language in the state, and the change in the rupee symbol is likely to create confusion among the people.
In conclusion, the Tamil Nadu government’s decision to change the rupee symbol is a condemnable and laughable move that is unlikely to achieve its intended purpose. The move is seen as a step in the wrong direction, as it will create confusion among the people and divide the people on linguistic lines.
It is also important to note that the use of the rupee symbol is not limited to the financial sector, but is also used in many other areas, such as education, healthcare, and tourism. The change in the rupee symbol is likely to cause confusion in these areas as well.
The Centre should take immediate action to rectify this situation and ensure that the rupee symbol is used uniformly across the country. The change in the rupee symbol is a setback for the Centre’s efforts to promote the use of the Hindi language in the state, and it is important that the Centre takes steps to promote the use of the Hindi language in the state.
