Intellectual bankruptcy, says Congress after Suvendu government renames Suhrawardy road
The Congress party has criticized the West Bengal BJP government for renaming Suhrawardy Avenue to 'Gopal Mukherjee Road'. Critics argue the move displays intellectual bankruptcy and ignores historical context regarding the individuals involved.
Why it matters
The renaming of public infrastructure remains a contentious political tool used to reshape historical narratives and cultural identity in India.
The Congress on Monday (June 22, 2026) criticised the BJP government in West Bengal for renaming Kolkata’s Suhrawardy Avenue ‘Gopal Mukherjee Road’, with party leader Pawan Khera accusing it of displaying “intellectual bankruptcy”.
The article focuses heavily on the criticism from Congress and opposition leaders, framing the government's action as 'intellectual bankruptcy'.
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