Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 LIVE Streaming: Session To Be Streamed LIVE In 100 Locations In Chennai

Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu is set to present the state's Budget for 2025-26 in the Assembly on March 14, with a strong emphasis on three pressing challenges- natural disasters, rapid urbanization, and the rising elderly population.

Tamil Nadu Budget LIVE Streaming

Chief Minister MK Stalin had earlier underscored these issues during a meeting with the 16th Finance Commission in November 2023, stressing the financial strain caused by recurring calamities. He pointed out that disaster relief and restoration efforts have significantly impacted funds meant for development and welfare programs. Stalin urged the Finance Commission to allocate adequate resources to states like Tamil Nadu to bolster disaster recovery efforts.

In a bid to make the Budget more accessible to the public, the Tamil Nadu government has announced that live screenings will be held at 100 locations across Chennai. According to a Thanthi TV report, key spots such as Chennai Central Railway Station, Murasoli Maran Park, Anna Nagar Tower Park, Koyambedu Bus Terminus, Marina Beach, Pondy Bazaar, and Kathipara Park will broadcast the Budget session from 9:30 AM on Friday.

Additionally, Speaker M Appavu has confirmed that a supplementary Budget will be presented in the Assembly on March 21, a week after the main Budget announcement.

Rupee Symbol Replacement Sparks Debate

In a move that has drawn sharp political reactions, the DMK-led Tamil Nadu government has replaced the official rupee symbol (₹) with the Tamil letter 'Ru' (ரு) in the Budget documents. The decision, seen as a statement of linguistic pride, aligns with the state's broader stance against the National Education Policy (NEP).

Speaking to a Tamil news channel, DMK leader Saravanan Annadurai defended the decision, stating, "We have used the Tamil word for rupees. This is not a provocation, and there is nothing illegal about it. Our priority is Tamil, and that's why the government made this choice."

He further took a dig at the BJP, saying, "Tamil Nadu has consistently performed well in education. Unlike some other states, people here are not migrating to North India for jobs; they are moving to the US and the UK. The BJP finds this hard to digest."