Who is Vidyasagar, whose bust was vandalised in Kolkata?

Clashes rocked Kolkata on Tuesday during BJP president Amit Shah's roadshow when BJP and Trinamool workers engaged in a fight and vandalised Vidyasagar College.

The college was ransacked in the clashes and Ishwar Chandra Vidyasagar's bust was vandalised. The vandalism of Vidyasagar's bust has taken the city by the storm. But who is Vidyasagar and why does he evoke such strong response?

Vidyasagar is known for his contribution to philosophy, education and reforming Bengal society. He was a renowned educationist of his time and a social reformer who made significant contributions to the Bengal Renaissance.

indiatoday.tech brings to you some off-the-script myths and facts about Vidyasagar and how he has played a pivotal role in Bengal.