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09/13/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/13/2024 09:44

The name ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’ honours the rich history and heroic people of Andaman and Nicobar islands: Prime Minister

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The name 'Sri Vijaya Puram' honours the rich history and heroic people of Andaman and Nicobar islands: Prime Minister

Posted On: 13 SEP 2024 9:11PM by PIB Delhi

The Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today emphasised that the name "Sri Vijaya Puram" pays tribute to the heroic people of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and symbolizes a break from colonial legacies.

Reacting to a tweet on X by Home Minister Shri Amit Shah, Shri Modi wrote:

"The name Sri Vijaya Puram honours the rich history and heroic people of Andaman and Nicobar islands. It also reflects our commitment to break free from the colonial mindset and celebrate our heritage."

The name Sri Vijaya Puram honours the rich history and heroic people of Andaman and Nicobar islands. It also reflects our commitment to break free from the colonial mindset and celebrate our heritage. https://t.co/m1Cwlk38tb

- Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) September 13, 2024

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