Arunoday Saha
Arunoday Saha[1] is an Indian Bengali academician, former professor, politician and writer from Agartala, Tripura. He was appointed first vice-chancellor of Tripura University when it became a central university in 2007.[2][3]
Arunoday Saha | |
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| Born | |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Citizenship | India |
| Education | M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics |
| Alma mater | Presidency College, (B.A.)
Calcutta University, (M.A.) Utah State University (Ph.D.) |
| Occupation(s) | Academician, Professor, Politician, Writer |
| Known for | First vice-chancellor of Tripura Central University (appointed in 2007) |
| Political party | Indian National Congress |
| Spouse | Prof. Manjari Choudhury (marriage date unknown – 2010; her death) |
| Parent |
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Life[edit]
Saha was born into an Indian Bengali family in Bishalgarh, Tripura. His father, Abani Mohan Saha, was a businessman.[2]
He was a brilliant student. He got B.A. (from Presidency College, Kolkata), M.A. (from Calcutta University) and Ph.D. (from Utah State University) in Economics. He was appointed the first vice-chancellor of Tripura Central University on July 3, 2007 and retired on February 18, 2013.[2]
He is a member of Indian political party, Indian National Congress.[4] He said, "My family has traditionally been with the Congress but this nomination as a Congress candidate for Lok Sabha is slightly unexpected. But as the party has honored me, I will also do my best in the election."[2]
He is a recognized writer. His writings are published in journals and newspapers. He has published some books.
His wife, Prof. Manjari Choudhury, died in 2010.[1]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ a b "Tripura University VC's wife commits suicide". news.webindia123.com. April 1, 2010. Archived from the original on 2022-01-04. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ a b c d "From education to election, Saha has come a long way". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ Staff (2007-07-04). "Tripura University elevated to a Central University". oneindia.com. Retrieved 2022-01-04.
- ^ "Arunoday Saha(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- TRIPURA WEST(TRIPURA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 2022-10-12.
External links[edit]
- https://myneta.info/ls2014/candidate.php?candidate_id=244
- https://www.cfo-india.in/cmsarticle/anjan-kumar-ghosh-appointed-as-the-new-vc-of-tripura-university/
- https://adrindia.org/content/tripura-poll-6-crorepatis-3-have-criminal-cases
- https://planner.inflibnet.ac.in/planner2012/Committee.html
- https://cii.in/PhotoGalleryDetail.
- https://www.aarshikatha.co.in/2019/12/folk-fest-high-cmsn-agartala-aarshikatha.html?m=1
- https://www.banglanews24.com/public/tripura/news/bd/648135.details
- https://tripurainfo.com/BanglaArticle.aspx?intBAID=242