The Times of India

Rosary in Assembly, prayers at Tirumala: Personal faith marks Tamil Nadu's budget sessions

Tamil Nadu ministers' personal faith expressions during budget presentations drew attention this week. Finance minister Marie Wilson carried a rosary into the Assembly before presenting the revised Budget. Agriculture minister R Vinoth offered prayers at Tirumala temple before tabling his budget. Vinoth faced criticism for carrying a budget document outside the state. The events sparked discussions on secularism and government document confidentiality.