Historic Victory: Murshidabad University Renamed to Honor Raja Krishnath

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News18•10-02-2026, 14:28
Historic Victory: Murshidabad University Renamed to Honor Raja Krishnath
- •Murshidabad University to be renamed Murshidabad Maharaja Krishnath University Berhampore after an 8-year struggle.
- •The decision honors Raja Krishnath, who donated the land for the historic Krishnath College, the university's foundation.
- •Alumni and district residents protested the exclusion of Krishnath's name, citing disrespect to local history and heritage.
- •Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee approved the name change, resolving long-standing grievances.
- •The renaming is seen as a positive step for education, immortalizing Raja Krishnath's contribution.
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