Centre Renames port blair to Sri Vijaya Puram

On Friday, Union home minister amit shah announced that the central government has officially decided to rename port blair to "Sri Vijaya Puram." This decision is part of a broader effort to eliminate remnants of colonial influence from India.

Rationale Behind the Renaming
In a detailed explanation posted on X, amit shah elaborated that this renaming initiative is in line with prime minister Narendra Modi's vision to remove colonial legacies from India. Shah's statement highlighted that the old name, port blair, carried colonial connotations that were not reflective of India’s post-independence identity. By renaming it “Sri Vijaya Puram,” the government aims to honor the nation’s struggle for freedom and emphasize its cultural heritage.

The new name, Sri Vijaya Puram, was chosen for its symbolic significance. “Sri Vijaya Puram” translates to “The City of Glorious Victory,” a name that encapsulates the triumph of India's fight for independence and the country's journey towards self-reliance and sovereignty. This renaming is part of a broader trend of re-evaluating and restoring place names that resonate with India’s historical and cultural narratives, rather than those imposed during colonial rule.

In a statement posted on X, Shah explained that the renaming initiative is aligned with prime minister Narendra Modi's vision of eradicating colonial legacies. “Inspired by the vision of PM @narendramodi Ji to liberate the nation from colonial imprints, we have chosen to rename port blair as 'Sri Vijaya Puram,'” Shah said.

Shah emphasized that the old name had colonial associations, whereas the new name, Sri Vijaya Puram, represents the triumph and success of India's struggle for independence. The renaming reflects a move towards reclaiming and celebrating the nation's historical and cultural identity.
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Sudha Subbiah

13/09/2024 05:26 PM