Narendra Modi hoisted a 150-feet-high national flag at Port Blair to mark the 75th anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose’s declaration of the formation of the Azad Hind government in 1943.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday renamed three islands in Andaman & Nicobar. The three islands — Ross Island, Neil Island and Havelock Island — will now be called Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep, respectively, said Modi at a public function in Port Blair. He also hoisted a 150-feet-high national flag at Port Blair to mark the 75th anniversary of freedom fighter Subhash Chandra Bose’s declaration of the formation of the Azad Hind government in 1943.
Earlier in the day, PM Modi addressed the public in Car Nicobar and congratulated them for overcoming the impact of the tsunami which had struck the island in 2004 and assured to provide better facilities to the people in Andamans. “Along with the security of people at Car Nicobar, the government is making efforts to ensure employment for youth, education for children, medical care for the aged and facilities for the farmers,” Modi said. Modi also paid homage to the 2014 Tsunami victims at the Tsunami Memorial in Car Nicobar and visited Cellular Jail in Port Blair.
The height of the Dhanikari dam is being increased so that the people do not face scarcity of water for the next 20 years, said PM Modi.
Three islands — Ross Island, Neil Island and Havelock Island — will be called Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep, respectively, announced PM Narendra Modi.
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The three islands — Ross Island, Neil Island and Havelock Island — will be renamed Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep, respectively, announces PM Narendra Modi.
PM Modi addresses public function to mark 75 years of hoisting tricolour by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at Port Blair.
PM Modi unfurled 150-feet-high tricolour at South Point, Port Blair.
PM Narendra Modi visits Cellular Jail in Andaman & Nicobar islands.
PM Modi shared that the government is building vital sporting infrastructure, which will further popularise sports in the UT and boost fitness levels.
PM Modi paid homage to the victims who lost their lives in 2014 Tsunami at the Tsunami Memorial in Car Nicobar.
PM Modi interacts with people at a public meeting in Car Nicobar.
Modi said the central government is working towards a trans-shipment port that will boost economic prospects.
PM Narendra Modi announced important decisions relating to agriculture and fisheries. He said these will help protect local culture of the Andaman and Nicobar islands as well as increase livelihood opportunities.
The central government, Modi said, has sanctioned Rs 7,000 crore for the welfare of fishermen across the country. The move is aimed at empowering the fishermen financially, he said, adding that his government was working to ensure that no corner in the country and its people are deprived of development.
While listing out the initiatives taken by his government for the farmers in the region, Modi said Minimum Support Price (MSP) of coconut husk has been increased to Rs 9,000 per quintal from Rs 7,000. He also stressed on the importance of solar power use for the preservation of the environment. "We are committed to giving the country affordable and green energy. While preserving the environment of the Car Nicobar, the possibilities of electrifying the place with solar power are being explored at the moment," he said, adding that a 300-KW solar power generation unit will be set up on the island.
Hailing the joint family system prevalent in the island, the PM said the people there can set an example for the other parts of the country. He also assured the people that their security is one of the top priorities of the government
"The people here have been demanding a solution to the problem of sea erosion for a long time. I am glad to announce that the government has decided to erect a sea wall to deal with the problem, the foundation of which will be laid today," PM Modi said.
"The government aims to provide better infrastructure and connectivity here. The Centre is working to develop Andaman and Nicobar according to the situation and scenario here," the PM said.
"Besides security, the government is working to ensure that Car Nicobar gets development, education for children, job opportunities for youth, medical facilities for the elderly and irrigation for farmers," PM Modi said.
While addressing the crowd at Car Nicobar, PM Modi said, "The government is working to ensure that no corner of the country and its people are deprived of development."
Chandra Kumar Bose also told the news agency that there is a need to change names (of places) wherever important. "We need to change names wherever it is necessary, wherever it has historical importance," he said.
Thanking the Home Ministry for clearing the proposal to rename the islands, Chandra Kumar Bose told ANI, "I am very happy to state that the NDA government has decided to rename three islands. I think it was the duty of the Congress government of that era to have done this on 30th of December in 1947 itself. But it took 72 long years to really honour the soldiers of the Azad Hind Fauj, who fought the final battle for India's freedom."
Earlier this week, Chandra Kumar Bose had told ANI that the Congress party should have renamed the island in 1947 itself. Explaining the significance of the day, he had said, "Netaji, as the first prime minister of undivided India, visited Port Blair on 30th December 1943 and hoisted the tri-colour and liberated these islands from the clutches of British imperialism."
In 1943, Subhas Chandra Bose had hoisted the flag after the Japanese captured the area during the Second World War. He had reportedly suggested back then that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands be renamed as Shahid and Swaraj Dweep. Today is the 75th anniversary of Bose’s declaration of the formation of the Azad Hind government.
Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose's grand nephew Chandra Kumar Bose had earlier tweeted, "Hon'ble Prime Minister Narendra Modi is going to create history by hoisting the trìcolour at Port Blair on December 30, 2018, exactly from the same location where the first prime minister Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose had unfurled the flag 75 years back."
Modi, who arrived in Port Blair on Saturday evening, will launch several infrastructure projects in the region. He will also release a commemorative postal stamp and a coin to mark the day. Later in the day, Modi will lay a wreath at the Martyrs Column and will visit the Cellular Jail in the city.
PM Modi, who will be accompanied by Home Minister Rajnath Singh, is also scheduled to hoist a 150-metre high national flag at Port Blair to mark the 75th anniversary of freedom fighter Subhas Chandra Bose’s declaration of the formation of the Azad Hind government in 1943.
Modi paid his respects to those who lost their lives in the tsunami in the Indian Ocean in 2004.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to rename three islands in Andaman and Nicobar today, according to reports. The three islands — Ross Island, Neil Island and Havelock Island — are likely to be renamed Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Shaheed Dweep and Swaraj Dweep, respectively. Follow our live blog for all latest updates.