In a significant move, The government has officially renamed Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, as "Sri Vijaya Puram." Home Minister Amit Shah made the announcement on September 13. The name change is a tribute to India's freedom fighters and highlights the island territory's unique role in the nation's struggle for independence. Shah took to his X handle and wrote, "Andaman & Nicobar Islands have an unparalleled place in our freedom struggle and history. The island territory that once served as the naval base of the Chola Empire is today poised to be the critical base for our strategic and development aspirations." Amit Shah Unanimously Re-Elected As Chairperson of Parliamentary Committee on Official Language, Says ‘Committee Has Continuously Tried To Make Hindi Friend of All Local Languages’.

Amit Shah Says New Name Symbolises ‘Andaman & Nicobar Islands’ Unique Role in Freedom Struggle’  

 

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