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.

A row erupted in Bengal after Suhrawardy Avenue was renamed. Opposition claims the govt confused educationist Hasan Suhrawardy with his nephew Huseyn. | India News

Historians, politicians differ on whether the road honoured Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, Hassan Suhrawardy or Ubaidullah Suhrawardy

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'…

West Bengal CM Suvendu Adhikari defends renaming Suhrawardy Avenue to Gopal Mukherjee Road, rejecting names linked to Mughals or British rulers. | India News