CM Yogi hails renaming of Port Blair to Shri Vijaya Puram as a historic milestone

Highlights:-:

• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath lauds the Centre's decision, stating it aligns with the sentiments of 140 crore Indians
• This decision serves as a unified tribute from the nation to all martyrs and freedom fighters: CM
• CM Yogi expresses gratitude to the Prime Minister for removing symbols of colonialism

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The central government made a significant decision on Friday, renaming Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to Shri Vijaya Puram. Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath hailed this move as ‘historic,’ stating that it resonates with the sentiments of 140 crore Indians.

आदरणीय प्रधानमंत्री श्री @narendramodi जी के मार्गदर्शन में आज पोर्ट ब्लेयर का नाम 'श्री विजयपुरम' करने का निर्णय 140 करोड़ भारत वासियों की भावना के अनुरूप है।

देश को गुलामी के सभी प्रतीकों से मुक्ति दिलाने के प्रधानमंत्री जी के संकल्प को आगे बढ़ाता यह ऐतिहासिक निर्णय भारतीय… — Yogi Adityanath (@myogiadityanath) September 13, 2024

In a post on X (formerly Twitter), CM Yogi wrote, "Renaming Port Blair as 'Shri Vijaya Puram' under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi aligns with the sentiments of 140 crore Indians. This historic step, advancing the Prime Minister's vision of freeing the country from all remnants of colonial rule, is a unified tribute from the entire nation to the martyrs and freedom fighters of India's independence movement." 

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He further added, "The name 'Shri Vijaya Puram', symbolizing the Andaman and Nicobar Islands' pivotal role in the freedom struggle, reconnects us with the sacred memories of India's glorious past and the sacrifices of legendary figures like Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose and 'Swatantryaveer' Veer Savarkar. Heartfelt gratitude to the Prime Minister for this decision during Amrit Kaal, and congratulations to the people of India."