Arunoday Saha

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Dr.
Arunoday Saha
Born
Bishalgarh, Tripura, India
NationalityIndian
CitizenshipIndian
EducationM.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 forFirst vice-chancellor of Tripura Central University (appointed in 2007)
Political party Indian National Congress
SpouseProf. Manjari Choudhury (marriage date unknown – 2010; her death)
FatherAbani Mohan Saha
Awards Padma Shri (2025)
Tripura Vibhushan (2023)

Arunoday Saha is an Indian academic, politician, and writer from Tripura. He served as the first vice-chancellor of Tripura University after it was elevated to a central university in 2007. Saha is known for his contributions to the field of education and literature. [1] [2] [3]

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He is a member of the Indian National Congress and contested the 2014 Indian general election from Tripura West constituency. In recognition of his work, he was awarded the *Tripura Vibhushan*, the state's highest civilian award, in 2023 and the Padma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2025 for his contribution to literature and education. [4] [5]

Life

Saha was born into a Bengali family in Bishalgarh, Tripura. His father, Abani Mohan Saha, was a businessman. [6]

He obtained his B.A. from Presidency College, Kolkata, M.A. in Economics from University of Calcutta, and Ph.D. from Utah State University. On 3 July 2007, he was appointed as the first vice-chancellor of Tripura University after it attained central university status. He retired on 18 February 2013. [7] [8] [9] [10] [11]

Saha entered politics with the Indian National Congress. [12] He stated, "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." [6]

He is also a published writer. His articles have appeared in journals and newspapers, and he has authored books related to economics and public issues. [13] [14]

His wife, Prof. Manjari Choudhury, passed away in 2010. [15]

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References

  1. ↑ "Tripura University's Former VC Arunoday Saha Honored with Padma Shri for Contributions to Literature and Education". The Times of India. 27 January 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  2. ↑ "'Literature remains in my blood', former VC of Tripura University Arunoday Saha on being honoured with Padma Shri". Hindustan Times. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  3. ↑ "त्रिपुरा यूनिवर्सिटी के पूर्व वीसी अरुणोदय साहा को साहित्य और शिक्षा में योगदान के लिए पद्मश्री सम्मान". अमर उजाला. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
  4. ↑ "Tripura Govt confers state's civilian award to Prof Arunoday Saha, Kokborok literary N C Debbarma". 21 January 2024. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  5. ↑ "Tripura University's ex-VC Arunoday Saha gets Padma Shri for literature, education". ThePrint. 25 January 2025. Archived from the original on 26 January 2025. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
  6. 1 2 "From education to election, Saha has come a long way". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  7. ↑ Staff (4 July 2007). "Tripura University elevated to a Central University". oneindia.com. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  8. ↑ "Tripura Literature Festival Inaugurated By CM Manik Saha In Agartala". Northeast Today. 22 February 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  9. ↑ ""Women in Sports": One-Day Seminar Organized by Tripura State Women's Commission". Tripura Times. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  10. ↑ "Experts recommend NCERT curriculum for schools in Tripura". The Indian Express. 28 June 2018. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  11. ↑ "Varsity dean hangs self in Tripura - She was depressed: Cops". The Telegraph. 2 April 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  12. ↑ "Arunoday Saha(Indian National Congress(INC)):Constituency- TRIPURA WEST(TRIPURA) - Affidavit Information of Candidate". myneta.info. Retrieved 12 October 2022.
  13. ↑ "Renowned economist of Tripura Arunoday Saha conferred Padma Shri for literature and education". The Times of India. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  14. ↑ "Tripura's Prof Arunoday Saha receives 'Padma Shri' from President Droupadi Murmu". Tripura Tribune. 26 January 2025. Retrieved 7 June 2025.
  15. ↑ "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.
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