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New Delhi: The central government has decided to change the name of Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar. Now Port Blair will be known as ‘Shri Vijayapuram’. This was announced by Home Minister Amit Shah. Amit Shah wrote on social media, ‘Inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s resolve to free the country from all symbols of slavery, today the Home Ministry has decided to rename Port Blair as ‘Shri Vijayapuram’. The name ‘Shri Vijayapuram’ reflects our struggle for independence and the contribution of Andaman and Nicobar in it.’
Place of struggle for freedom
He 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.’
‘This island is the place where the tricolour was first hoisted by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and where Veer Savarkar and other freedom fighters fought for the independence of Maa Bharati in the Cellular Jail.’
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