A budget interwoven with wise sayings
Thangam Thennarasu, the Finance Minister of Tamil Nadu, incorporated various quotes and sayings into his Interim Budget speech on February 17, 2026. The quotes included lines from Tirukkural, Sangam poetry, B.R. Ambedkar, and Kahlil Gibran. The budget also reflected the Dravidian movement's principle of equality, citing Abraham Lincoln's words about "All men are created equal."
17 FEB 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu integrated quotes from various sources into his Interim Budget speech.
— The Hindu
The Tamil Nadu Legislative Assembly will conclude its final session on February 20, 2026, following budget presentations and discussions.
— The Hindu
Thangam Thennarasu presented the Interim Budget for 2026-27, emphasizing Tamil Nadu's achievements and challenges while criticizing the Centre's funding and expenditure restrictions.
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