Stalin Defends Use of Tamil Letter in Budget Logo
CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has recently defended the incorporation of the Tamil letter ‘roo’ to represent the rupee in the state government’s budget logo. He emphasized that this decision underscores Tamil Nadu’s commitment to its language policy.
Addressing Controversies
In a video message, Stalin stated, “We wanted to demonstrate our resolve in upholding Tamil Nadu’s language policy. However, those who dislike Tamil have turned this into a controversy.” He criticized Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman for her silence on Tamil Nadu’s financial aid requests while being vocal about the logo decision.
Budget Praise and Opposition Criticism
Stalin dismissed opposition critiques of the budget, asserting it has received widespread acclaim. “Critics should read the newspapers to understand its significance,” he remarked. He also addressed concerns regarding the state’s debt, ensuring that Tamil Nadu’s debt ratio remains within permissible limits.
Expert Contributions and Future Plans
Stalin highlighted the involvement of eminent economists in the budget preparation, including Esther Duflo and Raghuram Rajan. He expressed his commitment to efficiently implement budgetary schemes and to advocate for Tamil Nadu’s rights with the Union government to achieve the goal of becoming a $1 trillion economy by 2030.
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