<h1>Tamil Nadu Budget Logo Sparks Debate by Replacing Rupee Symbol with Tamil Letter; Opposition Criticizes Move</h1> The ruling DMK government in Tamil Nadu replaced the Indian rupee symbol with a Tamil letter in its budget logo for 2025-26, arguing it aligns with using the native language. The opposition AIADMK and BJP criticized this move, accusing the government of diverting attention from pressing issues. The change sparked a debate over national integrity and language policies, with critics labeling it as an attempt to downplay other governmental failures. The DMK defended the decision, emphasizing the use of the mother tongue in official matters, while the opposition questioned the necessity and implications of this symbolic alteration.