The Telangana government's decision to rename a road in Hyderabad after US President Donald Trump has sparked a political row, with the BJP accusing the Congress of contradicting its own criticism of the US President.
The road, now known as 'Donald Trump Avenue', was unveiled during the 'Freedom 250' celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor and Telangana deputy chief minister Mallu Bhatti Vikramarka jointly unveiled the plaque, attended by Telangana chief minister Revanth Reddy, US consul general Laura Williams, diplomats, government officials, and industry leaders.
The BJP has attacked the Congress, citing Rahul Gandhi's past criticism of Trump and the India-US trade deal.
BJP national spokesperson Shehzad Poonawalla questioned why a Congress government would honour Trump after Rahul Gandhi had accused the US President of acting against Indian interests.
He also took a swipe at chief minister Revanth Reddy, alleging that the Telangana leader had previously disregarded Rahul Gandhi's criticism of the Adani Group.
