Arunoday Saha[1] is an Indian Bengali academic, 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 | |
|---|---|
| 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) | Academic, 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) |
| Father | Abani Mohan Saha |
Life
editSaha 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 3 July 2007 and retired on 18 February 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.[citation needed]
His wife, Prof. Manjari Choudhury, died in 2010.[1]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ a b "Tripura University VC's wife commits suicide". news.webindia123.com. 1 April 2010. Archived from the original on 4 January 2022. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ a b c d "From education to election, Saha has come a long way". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ Staff (4 July 2007). "Tripura University elevated to a Central University". oneindia.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
- ^ "Arunoday Saha(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- TRIPURA WEST(TRIPURA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
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