Kolkata’s Street Names Under Review | Dubai News

Kolkata’s streets may soon get a political makeover as the new BJP-led government in West Bengal pushes to rename roads honoring Communist icons like Lenin, Marx, and Ho Chi Minh — sparking debate over history, identity, and who gets to define the city’s legacy. A 10-member committee, including vocal members like Tathagata Roy who calls for “making amends for leftist mischiefs,” is reviewing proposals — even suggesting King Jr. for Ho Chi Minh Sarani and a Bengali mathematician for Lenin Sarani. The process, set to resume after Durga Puja, will send recommendations to the state Assembly, igniting broader conversations about preserving heritage versus rewriting history. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://gulfnews.com/world/asia/india/lenin-marx-and-ho-chi-minh-could-disappear-from-kolkata-street-signs-1.500676781 More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab492952efecd882 Report issues to [email protected].