Tamil Nadu Budget 2025 sparks political controversy and protests

Tamil Nadu's Budget 2025, presented by Finance Minister Thangam Thenarasu, includes significant allocations such as ₹1,000 monthly cash aid for women and ₹3,600 Cr for free bus travel. A new city near Chennai is also planned. The budget has sparked controversy, particularly over the DMK's removal of the Rupee symbol from the logo and its stance on the two-language policy. The government plans to fund the ₹2,150 Cr Samagra Shiksha scheme if central funds are blocked. Opposition leaders from AIADMK and BJP protested, accusing the DMK of corruption in TASMAC liquor deals, with the Enforcement Directorate alleging a ₹1,000 Cr scam. Critics labeled the budget as politically motivated ahead of elections.