Fish market named after Modi sparks controversy, cost Rs 3.90 crore

A fish market in Surat was named "Shri Narendra Modi Wholesale Fish Market" without official approval, sparking controversy. Local merchants objected due to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vegetarianism and community concerns. The signboard cost Rs 3.90 crore and was defended by Association President Kalpesh Navsariwala as a mark of respect for the PM's policies supporting fisheries. Merchants vowed to oppose its removal, while municipal authorities sought its dismantling due to lack of formal sanction.