The government changed the name of Port Blair, now the capital of Andaman-Nicobar will be called ‘Sri Vijayapuram’

The Government of India has changed the name of Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The government has changed the name of Port Blair to ‘Shri Vijayapuram’. Union Home Minister Amit Shah gave information about this by tweeting.

The Home Minister wrote in his tweet, ‘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’.

‘Sri Vijayapuram depicts the struggle for independence’

He said that the name ‘Sri Vijayapuram’ reflects our struggle for independence and the contribution of Andaman and Nicobar in it. This island has a unique place in the independence and history of our country.

Amit Shah wrote, ‘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 also the place where Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose first hoisted the tricolor and Veer Savarkar and other freedom fighters fought for the independence of Mother India in Cellular Jail.’

The names of three islands were changed earlier also

In 2018 also, when PM Modi visited Andaman and Nicobar, he had announced to change the names of three islands. He had changed the names of Havelock Island, Neil Island and Ross Island. PM Modi had said that Havelock Island will now be known as Swaraj Island, Neil Island as Shaheed Island and Ross Island as Netaji Subhash Chandra Island.