Congress MP Gaurav Gogoi criticized the Assam government’s move to rename the Fakhruddin Ali Ahmed Medical College and Hospital in Barpeta. He expressed concern, stating that the decision disrespects the legacy of the former President. Gogoi highlighted Ahmed’s role as a freedom fighter and the first Assamese President of India.
He questioned the rationale behind the government’s decision, emphasizing the significance of honoring Assamese personalities. Gogoi suggested that the renaming could be politically driven, raising doubts about the government’s intentions. He urged authorities to reconsider and retain Ahmed’s name for the institution, stressing the importance of preserving his contributions.
Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma defended the decision, citing the need for consistency in naming government medical colleges. Sarma explained that the renaming aimed to align the Barpeta institution with the naming pattern of other state-run medical colleges. The cabinet’s approval for the renaming followed a meeting where the decision was finalized.
