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PM Modi To Name 21 Andaman & Nicobar Islands After Recipients Of Param Vir Chakra Via Video Conferencing

Through video conference, PM Narendra Modi will today name 21 unidentified islands in the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago after 21 recipients of the Param Vir Chakra. On January 23, the day of Netaji’s birth anniversary, the prime minister will also unveil the model of the national memorial honouring him that will be built on Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Dweep.

When sharing the information on Twitter, PM Modi wrote: “There will be a special programme tomorrow in recognition of the valiant children of Mother India on the day of bravery. At 11 am, I’ll participate by video conference. The Andaman-Nicobar region’s 21 largest nameless islands will be given the Param Vir Chakra award during this time.”

Giving proper homage to the country’s true heroes has always been the Prime Minister’s top priority, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) stated in a statement about the event. In keeping with this attitude, it has now been determined to give the 21 largest unnamed islands in the island group their names after the 21 recipients of the Param Vir Chakra.”

“The largest unidentified island will bear the name of the first recipient of the Param Vir Chakra; the second largest unnamed island will bear the name of the second recipient of the Param Vir Chakra; and so on. This action will serve as a lasting memorial to our soldiers, some of whom gave their lives in order to defend the integrity and sovereignty of the country “The statement went on to say.

Major Somnath Sharma, Subedar and Honorary Captain Karam Singh, Second Lieutenant Rama Raghoba Rane, Nayak Jadunath Singh, Company Havildar Major Piru Singh, Captain GS Salaria, Lieutenant Colonel Dhan Singh Thapa, Subedar Joginder Singh, Major Shaitan Singh, Company Quartermaster Havildar Abdul Hamid, and Lieutenant Colonel Ardeshir Burzorji Tarapore are among the recipients of the Param Vir Cha

According to the PMO, this action will serve as an enduring homage to India’s heroes, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice to protect India’s sovereignty and integrity.

During the Prime Minister’s visit in 2018, Ross Islands was christened Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep in recognition of Netaji’s sacrifices.

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