Language and Identity in Media Representation

The Tamil Nadu government’s decision to replace the rupee symbol (₹) with the Tamil script ‘ரூ’ in the 2025–26 state budget logo has sparked a significant language debate.

Chief Minister M.K. Stalin defended the move as a stand against Hindi imposition, emphasizing the importance of preserving Tamil identity in official communications.

This action has intensified discussions around linguistic representation in media and governance