New Delhi, March 13 -- Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday slammed Tamil Nadu government's move to replace rupee symbol, saying it signals dangerous mindset that weakens Indian unity.

"This is more than mere symbolism-it signals a dangerous mindset that weakens Indian unity and promotes secessionist sentiments under the pretence of regional pride. A completely avoidable example of language and regional chauvinism," said Sitharaman in a post on X.

The DMK government has reportedly removed the official Rupee symbol ' Rs.' from the Tamil Nadu Budget 2025-26 documents, which will be presented tomorrow.

If the DMK (@arivalayam) has a problem with ' Rs.', why didn't it protest back in 2010 when it was officially adopted und...