Modi government changed the name of Port Blair, now the capital of Andaman Nicobar will be known as Sri Vijayapuram

The Modi authorities on the heart has now introduced to alter the identify of Port Blair. Port Blair, the capital of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, will now be often called 'Shri Vijayapuram'. Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave this info by social media on Friday.

Giving this info, Union Home Minister Amit Shah wrote on the social media platform X, “Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve to free the country from all symbols of slavery, today the Home Ministry has decided to name Port Blair as 'Shri Vijayapuram'. The name 'Shri Vijayapuram' reflects our struggle for independence and the contribution of Andaman and Nicobar in it.

Amit Shah further wrote that this island has a unique place in the independence and history of our country. This island, which played the role of a naval base in the Chola Empire, is today ready to accelerate the security and development of the country. Home Minister Amit Shah said that this island has also been the place of struggle for the independence of Mother India by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, Veer Savarkar and other freedom fighters.

Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It’s positioned on the japanese coast of South Andaman Island. Additionally it is referred to as the gateway of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. There was a British colonial mobile jail in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which was very well-known as 'Kala Pani Ki Punishment'. This jail was utilized by the British authorities of India for the aim of exile of criminals and political prisoners. Constructed by the British in 1906, this three-storey jail was a pilgrimage web site for freedom fighters. It has been transformed right into a nationwide monument. Right here the saga of freedom fighters is proven by laser and sound present.