West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced a committee to review road and area names in Kolkata, vowing to remove those honoring Mughals, Pathans, or 'oppressive' British rulers. This follows the renaming of Suhrawardy Avenue, sparking a debate over historical accuracy. Adhikari stated only names of 'genuine patriots' will be retained, aiming to correct perceived historical wrongs and promote Bengali pride.

KMC, run by a state-appointed administrator following the resignation of mayor Firhad Hakim and other TMC councillors, took the decision on Saturday | India News

Kolkata renames Suhrawardy Avenue to Gopal Mukherjee Road, honoring a figure who protected families during the 1946 riots.