Haryana`s Trump village! |
Marora Village in Mewat district of Haryana had fallen off the map. A search on Google Maps showed another village, also named Marora, near Hodal, in the same district, about 30 kilometres away. But the village got a new identity in June 2017, when it was renamed “Trump Village” — reportedly in honour of the friendship between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump — at a function organised by Sulabh International on June 18. A new signboard was put up outside the village. “Welcome to Trump Village,” it said.The change, however, was shortlived. Ten days later, the district administration removed the new signboard, saying the rules for changing a village`s name had not been followed. But the 140-odd families living in the village — mostly farmers and labourers — want to retain the new name. They say that it gave them a “new identity”, “recognition” and hope for “development”. As announced at the June 18 function, Sulabh initiated a project to build toilets in the village and a skill centre for the women. For now, the village has returned to its old name. The new signboard has been stored away. Another signboard has been painted blue, but left blank. Sulabh International has written to Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar, asking him to allow the name change.
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