The Park Street has been renamed against whose name ?

The correct answer is Mother Teresa.

Key Points

• The iconic Park Street in Kolkata has been renamed as Mother Teresa Sarani in honor of Mother Teresa.
• This renaming was done to commemorate the contribution of Mother Teresa to humanity and her extensive work in Kolkata.
• Mother Teresa, a Nobel Peace Prize laureate (1979), was the founder of the Missionaries of Charity, an organization dedicated to serving the poor and destitute.
• The renaming reflects Kolkata's respect and recognition of her unparalleled humanitarian work in the city, particularly for the underprivileged.

Additional Information

• Mother Teresa:
  • Born as Agnes Gonxha Bojaxhiu in 1910 in Skopje (modern-day North Macedonia).
  • She moved to India in 1929 and spent most of her life serving the poor in Kolkata.
  • She was canonized as a saint by Pope Francis on September 4, 2016.
  • Her organization, the Missionaries of Charity, operates in over 130 countries.
• Missionaries of Charity:
  • Founded in 1950 in Kolkata, it provides care for the sick, orphaned, and dying.
  • It has received global recognition for its services to humanity.
• Park Street:
  • One of Kolkata's most famous streets, known for its rich history, colonial architecture, and vibrant nightlife.
  • The renaming to Mother Teresa Sarani was symbolic of the city's gratitude for her humanitarian work.
• Nobel Peace Prize 1979:
  • Mother Teresa received the Nobel Peace Prize for her efforts to combat poverty and distress, which also constituted a threat to peace.
  • She donated the prize money to her charity to serve the poor.