A newly set up fish market in Surat triggers a controversy after it is named after Prime Minister Narendra Modi, with some traders objecting to the designation. They cite his vegetarian diet and personal beliefs. In response, the Surat Municipal Corporation says the process for officially naming the market is still pending and is not yet complete.
Both outlets report that uncertainty about authorization fuels the dispute. NDTV notes that documents and budget records from the civic body describe the project as a “local fish market” without mentioning the Prime Minister, raising questions about who allowed the board’s appearance. The Times of India adds that the Surat Fish Merchant Association says it passed a resolution on the naming independently, even as the civic body maintains that formal approval has not been completed.
