Arunoday Saha
Indian academic and politician
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Arunoday Saha (born 4 February 1948) 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.[2][3][4]
Calcutta University (M.A.)
Utah State University (Ph.D.)
Arunoday Saha | |
|---|---|
| Born | 4 February 1948[1] |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Alma mater | Presidency College (B.A.) Calcutta University (M.A.) Utah State University (Ph.D.) |
| Occupations | Academic, Professor, Politician, Writer |
| Known for | First vice-chancellor of Tripura 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) |
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.[5][6]
Life
Saha was born into a Bengali family in Bishalgarh, Tripura. His father, Abani Mohan Saha, was a businessman.[7]
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.[8][9][10][11][12]
Saha entered politics with the Indian National Congress.[13] 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."[7]
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.[14][15]
His wife, Prof. Manjari Choudhury, died in 2010.[16]