Uday Kumar Denies Involvement in Tamil Nadu Budget Logo Controversy

After the Tamil Nadu government unveiled a new logo for the state budget, featuring a Tamil character replacing the Devanagari symbol of the rupee, Uday Kumar, the designer of the Indian rupee symbol, denied getting involved in the controversy that arose regarding language. On March 13, 2025, he clarified that it was mere coincidence that his father was a DMK legislator.

Background of the Controversy

The Tamil Nadu government, led by the DMK, changed the rupee symbol in the 2025-26 budget logo by replacing the Devanagari script with a Tamil character. This move, which will be presented in the Assembly on March 14, 2025, has sparked criticism from the BJP. However, the ruling party expressed surprise, questioning whether any rule prohibits such representation.