D Uday Kumar Dharmalingam, Designer of the Indian rupee sign, shares the story behind the selection of his design
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Brief by Shorts91NewsDesk / 05:18am on 14 Mar 2025,Friday India
Tamil Nadu’s decision to replace the standard rupee symbol with the Tamil letter "Ru" in its state budget has sparked debate. Udaya Kumar, the designer of India’s official rupee symbol, has responded to the controversy, as the move is seen as part of Tamil Nadu’s resistance to the perceived imposition of Hindi. The DMK-led government argues the change promotes Tamil identity, while critics view it as unnecessary politicization. The controversy has intensified Tamil Nadu’s ongoing linguistic and cultural disputes with the central government. Kumar’s remarks add to the discussion on the significance of national symbols and regional representation.
