Agartala, Tripura: Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha on Saturday rejected claims that the government plans to remove Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s name from the state homoeopathy hospital. Saha said the controversy has been deliberately politicised by certain groups. He explained that the government only plans to change the institution’s naming format.
The word “State” will be removed to follow standard medical institution naming conventions. However, Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s name will remain part of the official name. The Chief Minister made the clarification during a BJP organisational workshop in Agartala.
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Key Facts
- Chief Minister: Dr. Manik Saha
- State: Tripura
- Issue: Renaming of the state homoeopathy hospital
- Netaji’s name: Will remain
- Proposed name: Homoeopathy Medical College and Netaji Subhas Bose Hospital
- Location: Agartala, Tripura
- Event: State-level organisational workshop
- Campaign: Sampriti Sankalpa Abhiyan
- Occasion: 650th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj
- BJP State President: Abhishek Debroy
Manik Saha Rejects Claims Over Netaji Hospital Name
Tripura Chief Minister Dr. Manik Saha has dismissed reports suggesting that the government plans to remove Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s name from the state homoeopathy hospital.
Saha said the controversy stems from a misunderstanding. He also accused certain groups of deliberately politicising the issue.
The Chief Minister made the clarification while speaking to reporters on the sidelines of a BJP organisational workshop in Agartala.
‘Netaji’s Name Will Remain’
Dr. Saha said the government will retain Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s name in the institution’s official designation.
He explained that authorities only plan to remove the word “State” from the existing name. The change aims to bring the institution’s name in line with standard naming practices for medical colleges and hospitals.
The Chief Minister compared the change with other medical institutions in Tripura. He referred to names such as Agartala Government Medical College and GB Hospital to explain the naming format.
New Institutional Name Explained
According to the Chief Minister, the medical institution will officially carry the name “Homoeopathy Medical College and Netaji Subhas Bose Hospital.”
Saha stressed that the proposed change does not remove Netaji’s name from the institution.
He said the government wants to follow a consistent naming system for medical institutions while preserving the name of the iconic freedom fighter.
CM Says Issue Has Been Politicised
The Chief Minister said people have developed a misconception about the proposed name change.
He maintained that the government has no intention of removing Netaji’s name. Saha also said political groups have unnecessarily turned the administrative change into a controversy.
The clarification comes amid public discussion over the institution’s proposed new name.
BJP Workshop Focuses on Guru Ravidas’ Teachings
Saha made the remarks during a state-level organisational workshop organised under the Sampriti Sankalpa Abhiyan, or Harmony Pledge Campaign.
The programme marked the 650th birth anniversary of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj.
The Chief Minister said the BJP has organised several programmes to spread Guru Ravidas’ teachings among people across Tripura.
He said the workshop focused on planning activities and public outreach programmes based on the saint’s teachings and message.
BJP Leaders Attend Organisational Meeting
BJP State President Abhishek Debroy attended the workshop along with representatives from the state and district levels.
Party leaders discussed upcoming programmes and outreach activities across Tripura.
The meeting also focused on coordinating campaigns and connecting the message of the Sampriti Sankalpa Abhiyan with people across the state.
Questions and Answers
Is Tripura removing Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose’s name from the hospital?
No. Chief Minister Manik Saha said Netaji’s name will remain.
Why is the hospital name changing?
The government plans to remove the word “State” to follow standard institutional naming conventions.
What will the new name be?
The institution will be known as Homoeopathy Medical College and Netaji Subhas Bose Hospital.
What did Manik Saha say about the controversy?
He said the issue arose from a misconception and accused some groups of politicising it.
What was the BJP workshop about?
The workshop focused on the Sampriti Sankalpa Abhiyan and spreading the teachings of Sri Guru Ravidas Maharaj.
Location Context
Agartala, the capital of Tripura, is the state’s main administrative and political centre. The controversy surrounding the hospital’s name has attracted attention because Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose remains an important historical figure in Tripura and across Northeast India.
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