“Won’t keep names of Mughals, Pathans in Kolkata”: Suvendu Adhikari
Suvendu Adhikari said that the government in West Bengal will review the names of roads across the state, including those in Kolkata, and assess whether any are linked to historical figures associated with the Mughals and Pathans.
Speaking at a public event, he said that road and area names with historical associations would be examined as part of a broader review of cultural and historical references. He added that some existing names could be changed under this exercise, and indicated that future naming decisions would avoid references to Mughal and Pathan personalities.
He also mentioned the name of Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy, saying it would be reviewed carefully. Huseyn Shaheed Suhrawardy was a prominent leader in undivided Bengal who later served as the Prime Minister of Pakistan.
The remarks come amid ongoing public discussion in West Bengal about how historical figures are remembered through the naming of roads and public spaces. Such renaming debates have frequently been part of political and cultural discourse in the state.
However, no official announcement has yet been made by the West Bengal government regarding any formal decision on renaming roads, and the comments are part of an ongoing discussion rather than an implemented policy.
