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Kolkata street name change sparks debate on history and politics
The name of a street in Kolkata, Suhrawardy Avenue, is being changed to Gopal Patha's name. This decision has ignited a debate involving historical figures, the 1946 riots, the partition of India, and contemporary politics. West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari stated that no Mughal-Pathan names will remain in Kolkata.
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