A controversy has emerged in Surat following the unauthorized installation of a sign naming a local fish market after Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The signage appeared at the facility recently, drawing immediate scrutiny from local residents and officials regarding the origin of the naming decision.

According to the Surat Municipal Corporation (SMC), there is no record of a formal proposal or approval process to name the market after the Prime Minister. Official budget documents and project files for the facility refer to the site strictly as a local fish market, with no mention of the Prime Minister’s name.

While the identity of the individuals responsible for installing the sign remains unconfirmed, the incident has prompted questions about municipal oversight and the unauthorized use of public infrastructure for political branding. The SMC has not yet announced whether the sign will be removed or if an investigation into the installation will be launched. The situation highlights a disconnect between local administrative records and the physical branding of the new market, leading to public debate over the legitimacy of the naming process.