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Prime Minister Narendra Modi today announced the renaming of three islands of Andaman and Nicobar on the occasion of 75th anniversary of Tricolour hoisting by Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose in Port Blair. Mr Modi was addressing a public function at the historic Netaji Stadium in Port Blair on Sunday evening. The Prime Minister said, the Ross Island has been renamed as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep, the Neil Island would now be known as Shaheed Dweep and the Havelock Island as Swaraj Dweep.
In 1943 Netaji Bose unfurled the Tricolour in Andaman and Nicobar islands.
Today in Port Blair, I had the honour of unfurling the Tricolour to mark the 75th anniversary of Subhas Babu's brave feat. We also reiterate our commitment to creating an India Subhas Babu dreamt of. pic.twitter.com/4DQk6prFmp
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) December 30, 2018
After his arrival in Port Blair from Car Nicobar, the Prime Minister visited the Cellular Jail and laid wreath at the Martyrs’ Column in the afternoon. Mr Modi also dedicated the 150 feet high Flag Mast at South Point in Port Blair commemorating the historic event of the hoisting of first Tricolor on Indian soil by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose in Port Blair on Dec 30, 1943. Mr Modi inaugurated and laid foundation stones for series of projects for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Addressing a public function at the Bishop John Richardson stadium in Car Nicobar, Prime Minister Modi said, the NDA Government is working to ensure employment for youth, education for children, medical care for aged and facilities for farmers. He said, the Government is committed for the development of Car Nicobar. Mr Modi said, the Central government is making all efforts to make the life of people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands easier.