Telangana Congress Defends Donald Trump Avenue, Says BJP Is Politicising Road Rename Row | News18

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The Congress government in Telangana has defended its decision to rename a road as Donald Trump Avenue, dismissing the BJP’s criticism as politicisation. Deputy Chief Minister Bhatti Vikramarka unveiled the avenue during U.S. Independence Day celebrations, with Congress leaders saying the move reflects Telangana’s global outreach and investment ambitions.The controversy has triggered a political faceoff between the BJP and Congress, raising questions over diplomatic symbolism, foreign investment messaging, civic naming decisions and whether public infrastructure should be used to signal international partnerships. n18oc_indian18oc_politicsn18oc_breaking-newsNews18 Mobile App - https://onelink.to/desc-youtube

Last Updated: June 24, 2026, 16:19 IST