Arunoday Saha | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Education | M.A. and Ph.D. inEconomics |
| 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 |
| Awards | Padma Shri (2025) Tripura Vibhushan (2023) |
Arunoday Saha is an Indian academic, politician, and writer fromTripura. He served as the first vice-chancellor ofTripura 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]
He is a member of theIndian National Congress and contested the 2014 Indian general election fromTripura West constituency. In recognition of his work, he was awarded the *Tripura Vibhushan*, the state's highest civilian award, in 2023 and thePadma Shri, India’s fourth-highest civilian award, in 2025 for his contribution to literature and education.[4][5]
Saha was born into a Bengali family inBishalgarh,Tripura. His father, Abani Mohan Saha, was a businessman.[6]
He obtained his B.A. fromPresidency College, Kolkata, M.A. in Economics fromUniversity of Calcutta, and Ph.D. fromUtah State University. On 3 July 2007, he was appointed as the first vice-chancellor ofTripura University after it attained central university status. He retired on 18 February 2013.[7][8][9][10][11]
Saha entered politics with theIndian 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, died in 2010.[15]