'How stupid can you become?': BJP attacks Tamil Nadu govt as it drops rupee symbol from state budget
Thursday, 13 March 2025 Tamil Nadu's MK Stalin government has replaced the Rupee symbol '?' for the Indian currency with the Tamil alphabet 'Ru' in state Budget logo amid the raging language row between the State and the Central government.
Madhavan Narayanan shares insights on Hindi imposition, the rupee symbol controversy, and Tamil rights in an exclusive interview. The veteran journalist delves into the political and cultural impact of language policies, the design debate over the rupee symbol, and Tamil Nadu's resistance to Hindi...
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In India, national integration often happens not through policy but practice. A Tamil officer posted in Punjab, or a Sardar fluent in Tamil songs—these are living symbols of organic unity. The All India Services system enables officers to serve far from home, embracing new languages, cultures, and traditions. This seamless integration showcases how diversity thrives through shared service, not imposed formulas. Forget the debates around the three-language policy—real unity is forged on the ground, where work, respect, and curiosity bring Indians closer every day.
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