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Indian man spots street named after Indira Gandhi in Germany, video goes viral.
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News18•09-10-2026, 14:31
Indian man spots street named after Indira Gandhi in Germany, video goes viral.
- •An Indian traveler in Germany experienced a moment of pride after discovering a street and tram stop named after Indira Gandhi in Berlin.
- •The street was renamed in honor of the former Indian Prime Minister by the East Germany government on November 8, 1985.
- •The naming of the street reflects the strong diplomatic and historical ties between India and East Germany during that era.
- •India's then Vice President R. Venkataraman had attended the official naming ceremony decades ago.
- •The viral video has sparked immense joy and a sense of belonging among Indian social media users.
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A street in Berlin known as 'Indira Gandhi Road' or 'Indira-Gandhi-Strasse' near the Sports Forum features a tram stop served by the M13 tram line.
Following her assassination on October 31, 1984, the East German government decided to pay tribute to her, and the street was officially renamed on November 8, 1985.
India's then Vice President, R. Venkataraman, attended the ceremony associated with the naming of the street and tram stop in East Germany.
