Port Blair renamed Sri Vijaya Puram, sparking mixed reactions; BJP supports, Congress criticises lack of public opinion
Port Blair, the capital city of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, was renamed Sri Vijaya Puram.
Andaman and Nicobar MP Bishnu Pada Ray of the BJP told PTI, “It was a much-needed decision as the name Port Blair used to remind us of slavery during the British rule.” Andaman and Nicobar Territorial Congress’s campaign committee chairman TSG Bhasker said it was unfortunate that the central government didn’t bother to discuss the matter with the people of the island.
