Several roads across the world are named after the Indian anti-colonial nationalist and lawyer, Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi (a.k.a.
Mahatma Gandhi), known for his nonviolent resistance to lead a successful campaign for India's independence from British Rule.
In other countries, Mahatma Gandhi Road is known by different names, including Gandhistraat, Gandhiweg, and Gandhiplein .
As a result, the group settled for renaming the areas around Hillcroft Avenue to Mahatma Gandhi district.
In many cities in South India, Mahatma Gandhi Road is popularly known by other names.