Port Blair's name changed, Home Minister Amit Shah announced
Sri Vijaya Puram / Port Blair's name changed, Home Minister Amit Shah announced
Sri Vijaya Puram - Port Blair's name changed, Home Minister Amit Shah announced
Sri Vijaya Puram: The central government has taken an important decision to rename Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. From now on, the city will be known as 'Shri Vijayapuram'. The change has been announced by Home Minister Amit Shah, who shared information in this regard on the social media platform X.Announcement of historic changeHome Minister Amit Shah wrote, "Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's resolve to free the country from all symbols of slavery, today the Ministry of Home Affairs has decided to rename Port Blair as 'Shri Vijayapuram'. The name 'Shri Vijayapuram' reflects our freedom struggle and the contribution of Andaman and Nicobar in it." This announcement has been described as an important step towards re-establishing the symbols and historical heritage of the freedom struggle.Symbol of freedom struggleAmit Shah further wrote, "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." Port Blair, which will now be called 'Shri Vijayapuram', has a history deeply linked to the freedom struggle.Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose and freedom fighters connectionThe Home Minister specifically mentioned that the island was the place where Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose first hoisted the tricolour. Along with this, the sagas of the struggle for the independence of Maa Bharati were also written here by Veer Savarkar and other freedom fighters in the Cellular Jail.Tradition of renamingThe tradition of changing names in India is not new. Many cities and places have been renamed in honour of the heroes of the freedom struggle and historical events. The name of 'Shri Vijayapuram' is also part of the same tradition, which seeks to pay tribute to the immortal heroes of the freedom struggle as well as re-recognise the historically important places.Impact on societyThe renaming of Port Blair will not only add a new chapter to the historical and cultural identity of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, but it will also be a matter of pride and respect for the local people and the entire country. This step is an important effort to re-highlight the historical significance and pay respect to the symbols of the freedom struggle.Future direction
After being recognized as 'Shri Vijayapuram', the island will emerge with a new identity on the national and international map. This name will not only preserve the historical heritage of the freedom struggle, but will also make the future generations aware of the glory of independence.This decision of the Central Government is an important step towards redefining the symbols of Indian history, which is a symbol of paying respect to the heritage of the freedom struggle.