'Outrageous': Indian tech hub names road for Trump, drawing criticism from Modi's party
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- A road in Hyderabad, India, was named after former US President Donald Trump, sparking criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling party.
- Critics called the move "hypocrisy" given recent US-India trade tensions and Washington's actions regarding Russian oil purchases.
- The naming occurred while the opposition Congress party, which governs Telangana state where Hyderabad is located, has accused Modi of not confronting Trump on trade issues.
A road in Hyderabad, India's opposition-ruled tech hub, has been named Donald Trump Avenue, a move that has drawn sharp criticism from Prime Minister Narendra Modi's ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
The BJP dismissed the renaming as "hypocrisy," pointing to recent strains in US-India relations during Trump's presidency. These included Washington imposing high tariffs on Indian goods, penalizing New Delhi for purchasing Russian oil, and its close engagement with Pakistan, India's rival.
The road, located in the capital of Telangana state governed by the main opposition Congress party, is situated near the US consulate and offices of major American tech firms like Microsoft, Google, and Amazon. The timing of the renaming is significant, as the Congress party has been accusing Modi of being "compromised" for not challenging Trump on issues ranging from tariffs to US actions concerning Indian-crewed tankers during the Iran war.
Rahul Gandhi says President Trump [is] hurting Indian interests. Then why is his government in Telangana giving the ultimate tribute to him by renaming a road after him?
Shehzad Poonawalla, a spokesperson for the BJP, questioned the Congress party's decision, stating on X, "Rahul Gandhi says President Trump [is] hurting Indian interests. Then why is his government in Telangana giving the ultimate tribute to him by renaming a road after him?" The Communist Party of India (Marxist) also labeled the move "outrageous" and demanded its withdrawal.
Despite the criticism, the Congress party views the renaming as a demonstration of Hyderabad's "growing role" in the partnership between India and the United States. While Trump has not visited Hyderabad, his predecessors Bill Clinton and George W. Bush have. The move comes as Trump and Modi recently met and agreed to advance trade deal negotiations.
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