Archive · 20 May 2025
Surat Residents Seek Name Change for Historic Turkeywaad
People in Surat, India, want to change the name of an old area called Turkeywaad.
They believe the current name, which has historical connections to Turkish traders, doesn't fit with Indian culture and patriotism.
They feel this is especially important because of Turkey's actions.
City officials are considering the request, but must do so in a formal manner.
The area was historically a place where Turkish traders lived.
Historians note that this area was once a part of a port city visited by people of the world.
Citizen groups in Surat are requesting to rename Turkeywaad.
The groups cite national self-respect and Turkiye's actions as reasons.
Turkeywaad is a historic area inhabited by Turkish traders.
The Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC) is considering the demand.
The request is backed by some organizations and historical context.
- Who
- Citizen groups and organizations in Surat.
- What
- A demand to rename the locality of Turkeywaad.
- When
- Ongoing.
- Where
- Surat, India.
- Why
- To reflect Indian culture and national pride and address Turkiye's actions.
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Proponents of Renaming
Cultural Identity and Patriotism
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Proponents of Renaming
Advocates want to change the name to reflect Indian culture, heritage, and national pride. They consider the current name a blot and a symbol of disrespect, particularly due to Turkiye's stance in the 2025 India-Pakistan conflict.
- What
- Request to rename a Surat locality
- Area in question
- Turkeywaad
- Organization Receiving Requests
- Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC)
- Who is making the request
- Groups and organizations in Surat
- Reasons cited for the change
- National self-respect, cultural identity, and Turkiye's stance
- Historical roots
- 17th century