Lenin Sarani to Ho Chi Minh Sarani: Kolkata roads face possible name change

A West Bengal government panel is reviewing proposals to rename several Kolkata roads linked to communist leaders including Lenin Sarani, Karl Marx Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani, sparking debate over heritage, politics and the city’s historical identity.

New Delhi: Several well-known roads in Kolkata could soon have new names with a West Bengal government-appointed committee examining proposals to rename public roads, bridges and other places across the state.

Among the names being reviewed are Lenin Sarani, Karl Marx Sarani and Ho Chi Minh Sarani, all of which are associated with prominent communist leaders. However, no final decision has been made yet.

A 10-member committee headed by Swami Pradiptananda, popularly known as Kartik Maharaj of Bharat Sevashram, is expected to begin discussions after Durga Puja. A Kolkata Municipal Corporation official said the panel’s recommendations will determine........

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