US President Donald Trump on Friday expressed gratitude after a road near the US Consulate in Hyderabad was renamed "Donald Trump Avenue", calling it a first-of-its-kind honour for an American president.
Sharing a photograph from the naming ceremony on his Truth Social platform, Trump wrote, “The new Donald Trump Avenue in Hyderabad, India — The first U.S. President to ever be honored in this way. Thank you! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
The road was renamed by the Telangana government as part of events marking the 250th anniversary of the United States.
Ceremony held in Hyderabad
The plaque was unveiled earlier this week by Telangana Deputy Chief Minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka in the presence of US envoy to India Sergio Gor.
The US Consulate General Hyderabad highlighted the occasion on social media, saying, “A historic moment in Hyderabad! In honor of America’s 250th birthday, Telangana’s Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka Mallu unveiled the plaque officially renaming the road beside the U.S. Consulate as Donald Trump Avenue.”
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The consulate further added, “A heartfelt thank you to the people of Telangana for this incredible recognition, a testament to our ever-strengthening partnership”
The newly-named road is located close to offices of several major American technology companies, including Microsoft, Google and Amazon.
The Telangana government described the move as a tribute to the United States and an acknowledgment of Hyderabad's growing importance in India-US relations.
BJP questions Congress government
The decision has triggered political reactions, with the BJP criticizing the Congress-led government in Telangana.
BJP spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla posted on X, "Wow! Just Wow!! Rahul Gandhi says President TRUMP hurting Indian Interests."
Questioning the government's decision, he wrote, "Then why is his Govt in Telangana giving the ultimate tribute to him by renaming a road after him! Ceremony graced by Dy CM & decision itself endorsed by Revanth Reddy."
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Poonawalla also targeted Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy, saying, "So Revanth Reddy basically doesn't take Rahul Baba seriously? He did the same when Rahul was chanting Adani, Adani... He went and did an MoU with the Adani Group."
Congress leaders have maintained that the gesture reflects Hyderabad's growing role in strengthening India-US ties.
FAQs:
Where is Donald Trump Avenue located?
The road is located beside the US Consulate in Hyderabad.
Why was the road named after Donald Trump?
The Telangana government said it was part of celebrations marking America's 250th anniversary.
