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Finance Minister carries rosary, make sign of the cross

On Wednesday, Tamil Nadu Finance Minister Marie Wilson presented the Revised Budget Estimates 2026-27. As she entered the Legislative Assembly, she carried a rosary and commenced her Budget speech by making the sign of the cross. This marked a departure from the attire of her predecessors, who traditionally wore dhotis. Instead, Mr. Wilson dressed in trousers and a tucked-in shirt with button tabs to keep his rolled-up sleeves secure.

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