India, March 18 -- Stalin doubles down on language politics ahead of the Tamil Nadu assembly elections, replacing the rupee symbol with a Tamil version in the budget document-sparking a debate on language dominance and Centre-State relations

On Thursday, Tamil Nadu underwent a significant cultural transformation by replacing the official rupee symbol (') with a Tamil letter in its budget document. Pronounced 'roo,' this letter represents the Indian currency in the Tamil language and embodies the region's rich cultural heritage. Chief Minister MK Stalin's decision to change the symbol could have broader implications for global influence. The rupee is one of India's most important symbols of sovereignty. The Tamil Nadu Assembly elections a...