Condemnable & Laughable: BJP as DMK Changes ₹ Symbol in TN Budget
The ongoing debate between Hindi and Tamil in Tamil Nadu has taken a new turn with the state government’s decision to change the official rupee symbol in the state budget to the Tamil letter for “Ru”. This move has sparked a heated reaction from the BJP, with its state president, K Annamalai, calling it “condemnable and laughable”.
The decision to replace the commonly accepted ₹ symbol with the Tamil letter “Ru” has been seen as a bold move by the DMK-led government to assert Tamil pride and identity. The move has been met with widespread approval from the Tamil public, who see it as a step towards promoting the use of the Tamil language and culture.
However, the BJP has taken a different stance on the issue. K Annamalai, the party’s state president, has termed the decision as “condemnable and laughable”, saying that it shows the immaturity of the Tamil Nadu government. “It’s not only condemnable but also laughable that the Tamil Nadu government has decided to change the Rupee symbol which is commonly accepted across Bharat,” he said.
Annamalai’s reaction is not surprising, given the BJP’s long-standing stance on Hindi being the official language of India. The party has been advocating for the promotion of Hindi language and culture, and has often been critical of regional languages being promoted over Hindi.
The DMK-led government’s decision to change the Rupee symbol has been seen as a direct challenge to the BJP’s stance on Hindi. By replacing the ₹ symbol with the Tamil letter “Ru”, the government is sending a clear message that Tamil is an equal partner in the national language mix.
The BJP’s criticism of the decision is also seen as an attempt to undermine the legitimacy of the Tamil language and culture. By calling the decision “condemnable and laughable”, Annamalai is implying that the Tamil language and culture are inferior to Hindi.
The debate over the use of the Rupee symbol is not new. The ₹ symbol was introduced in 2010 as part of the economic reforms initiated by the UPA government. The symbol was designed to replace the existing ₹ symbol, which was seen as being too similar to the Pakistani Rupee symbol.
However, the debate over the use of the Rupee symbol has been revived in recent years, with some sections of society calling for the promotion of regional languages and cultures over Hindi. The DMK-led government’s decision to change the Rupee symbol has been seen as a step towards promoting the use of the Tamil language and culture in the state.
In conclusion, the BJP’s reaction to the DMK-led government’s decision to change the Rupee symbol is disappointing but not surprising. The party has a long history of promoting Hindi language and culture over regional languages and cultures.
The Tamil Nadu government’s decision to change the Rupee symbol is a bold move that reflects the state’s commitment to promoting the use of the Tamil language and culture. It is a step towards promoting regional languages and cultures over Hindi, and it is a move that will be widely welcomed by the Tamil public.
