India’s Ocean Territories (Andaman Nicobar & Lakshadweep)

[KL Dubey]

Better take back all the facilities and shift our people out of this Jihadi place. If people suffer, let them. We need not worry about them. If we keep our people there, they will be blamed in all kinds of ways in a typical Jihadi fashion. Why have we taken any blame?

It doesn't seem that simple. These jihadis are trying to clear India out completely citing "sovereignty", to clear the decks for what will be essentially a Chinese takeover of the main islands and jihadi proliferation in the others. Even their junior ministers are openly rejoicing at the prospect of the expected Chinese involvement.

These guys may eventually drown in the rising ocean levels after 2075, but that is a long way off. In the meanwhile the Chinese will use the islands to undermine Indian dominance of the IOR and to mitigate their strategic weaknesses along the shipping lanes.

I say we should stay put, and then either get the sensible Maldivians to overthrow Muizzu, or else downright annexation is the only remaining option (which should have been done in 1988 but for another fiasco led by a Gaandi family PM).

[sanjaykumar]

Where do they get their food, construction materials, medical care?

China can do all that at much greater cost. And also give them free tours of Eastern Turkestan.

[KL Dubey]

Where do they get their food, construction materials, medical care?

China can do all that at much greater cost. And also give them free tours of Eastern Turkestan.

Why do the Packees go from pillar to post to get everything they need, when India is next door ?

[sanjaykumar]

Maldivians may also develop a taste for locusts.

[Roop]

I think PM Modi and his cabinet ought to sit down and do some serious contingency planning for the near and medium future re. China's possible moves in Maldives. If PLAN looks to start establishing a naval base there (or even just a submarine base), India should move in aggressively to block that, even at the risk of war. Ditto if the intruders are pipsqueaks like Pakistan or Turkey. And we should liaise closely with France and Quad on this matter, because we would want their diplomatic / political (not military) backing.

On a related matter, Moozy the Mosquito has demanded that we move all military personnel out of Maldives by March 15, and presumably we're going to comply. If so we should also take our aircraft and helicopters with us when we leave.

[chetak]

I think PM Modi and his cabinet ought to sit down and do some serious contingency planning for the near and medium future re. China's possible moves in Maldives. If PLAN looks to start establishing a naval base there (or even just a submarine base), India should move in aggressively to block that, even at the risk of war. Ditto if the intruders are pipsqueaks like Pakistan or Turkey. And we should liaise closely with France and Quad on this matter, because we would want their diplomatic / political (not military) backing.

On a related matter, Moozy the Mosquito has demanded that we move all military personnel out of Maldives by March 15, and presumably we're going to comply. If so we should also take our aircraft and helicopters with us when we leave.

Roop ji,


India has a grand total of 77 military personnel in the maldives and these guys help to maintain and operate the two helos and one dornier fixed wing aircraft....


yes, we should certainly take our aircraft and helos back if we are forced to leave.


time to let them sink into massive debt to their generous cheeni masters

there is no doubt that moozy has been paid off, exactly like what the cheen did in SL.

[VinodTK]

Roop ji,

India has a grand total of 77 military personnel in the maldives and these guys help to maintain and operate the two helos and one dornier fixed wing aircraft....

yes, we should certainly take our aircraft and helos back if we are forced to leave.

time to let them sink into massive debt to their generous cheeni masters

there is no doubt that moozy has been paid off, exactly like what the cheen did in SL.

The moment India gets out I would not be surprised if they invite PLAAF to fill the gap,
once they are in it will be very hard to get them out, I think that has been the plan all along

[chetak]

Roop ji,

India has a grand total of 77 military personnel in the maldives and these guys help to maintain and operate the two helos and one dornier fixed wing aircraft....

yes, we should certainly take our aircraft and helos back if we are forced to leave.

time to let them sink into massive debt to their generous cheeni masters

there is no doubt that moozy has been paid off, exactly like what the cheen did in SL.

The moment India gets out I would not be surprised if they invite PLAAF to fill the gap,
once they are in it will be very hard to get them out, I think that has been the plan all along

Vinod ji,

you may be right..........

BTW, just like when the cheen moved in on SL

An undisclosed Chinese firm acquired a tiny islet named Feydhoo Finolhu on a 50-year lease for $4 million. The islet is strategically positioned near the International Airport at Malé.

Interestingly, since 2006, the island was used as a minimum-security jail and further in 2010 it was opened as a Correctional Training Centre for Children, and later was leased to China in 2016.

https://www.deccanherald.com/world/expl ... es-2842834

[KL Dubey]

The moment India gets out I would not be surprised if they invite PLAAF to fill the gap,
once they are in it will be very hard to get them out, I think that has been the plan all along

Correct. People are not seeing the forest for the trees. The Maldivians are making the most noise, but they are bit players in this matter.

It's India vs PRC here, and the stakes are our trade security and naval dominance in the IOR.

Ideally, this should be India's "Hawaii moment". But I'll be happy even with a "we are not leaving" decision. Let's see if these two-bit island leeches have the courage to challenge our personnel there.

[Roop]

The moment India gets out I would not be surprised if they invite PLAAF to fill the gap ...

Exactly -- hence my post saying India should aggressively challenge any move by hostile foreign powers (China / Pak / Turkey) to establish any (even the smallest) military presence in Maldives. This is a cause worth fighting a war over.

once they are in it will be very hard to get them out, I think that has been the plan all along

IMO it is not a question of "would not be surprised if they invite PLAAF...", it is a virtual certainty that they will. The only unknown questions now are: (1) Will China accept the Maldives invitation? and (2) How will India react if they do? I hope the reaction is not along Nehru / Gandhi lines.

[drnayar]

we need to chill. GOI I suspect is just laughing and going through the motions of vasaudaivaku..etc etc ..there are just too many options with india to cook miuzzu properly..they still haven't decided whether it should be medium rare or well done.. his alacrity in getting those China deals signed shows how short a slelf life he has left post india tamasha...there is going to be some full scale entertainment

and here it starts ..popcorn time https://www.msn.com/en-xl/news/other/se ... rthp-feeds

[KL Dubey]

and here it starts ..popcorn time

These "mara-mandans" do not learn to refrain from these foolish anti-India antics. The last guy who tried was Abdulla Yamin who is currently living a 10 year sentence and $5M fine. The current fellow is supported by a set of clowns including two dorky mohtarmas (dipty mantris in the sarkar that post tripe in social media).

[g.sarkar]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZRWStyZug6I
Muizu's Maldives : India's Options
A CASA Webinar featuring Lt Gen Vinod Bhatia, Ambassador Gurjit Singh and Brig Rupel Dahiya. SHOT IS A CHANNEL FOR DEFENCE & STRATEGIC AFFAIRS, TECHNOLOGY AND WELFARE OF ARMED FORCES PERSONNEL.
Gautam
I usually do not bring youtube videos here. But this was very interesting.

[chetak]

India has proposed cutting aid to the Maldives by 22% for the 2024-25 financial year, as per the Interim Budget document released by the government


Budget 2024: India cuts aid to Maldives, grants to other foreign nations see a drop too

Budget 2024: The government has reduced its overall allocation for aid to foreign countries for the forthcoming fiscal year by 10 per cent

India has proposed cutting aid to the Maldives by 22 per cent for the 2024-25 financial year, as per the Interim Budget document released by the government on Thursday.

Maldives has been allocated Rs 600 crore for developmental assistance, the third highest in aid to foreign countries by the government. In 2023-24, Maldives was given Rs 770.90 crore as aid, an increase of over 300 per cent from the Rs 183.16 crore granted in 2022-23.

https://www.indiatoday.in/india/story/i ... 2024-02-01

[Haresh]

India’s plan for untouched Nicobar isles will be ‘death sentence’ for isolated tribe

“If the project goes ahead, even in a limited form, we believe it will be a death sentence for the Shompen, tantamount to the international crime of genocide.”

https://www.theguardian.com/global-deve ... le-warning

[Aldonkar]

India’s plan for untouched Nicobar isles will be ‘death sentence’ for isolated tribe

“If the project goes ahead, even in a limited form, we believe it will be a death sentence for the Shompen, tantamount to the international crime of genocide.”

https://www.theguardian.com/global-deve ... le-warning

I haven't read the article. However this is rich coming from a British newspaper; the British were never responsible for extermination of natives!!!

[Manish_P]

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I haven't read the article. However this is rich coming from a British newspaper; the British were never responsible for extermination of natives!!!

https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2 ... go-garcia/

More than 50 years after the British government secretly planned, with the United States, to force a mass deportation of the Indigenous people of the Chagos Archipelago, Human Rights Watch released a scathing report Wednesday demanding that both governments pay reparations to the people forced off their homeland and allow them an “unfettered permanent return.”

In the report, Human Rights Watch also demanded that King Charles III issue a full apology to the Chagossian people for “the crimes and other abuses committed against them by the United Kingdom, as called for by Chagossians, and reiterate that the UK government will guarantee full reparations for the harms they suffered and that such abuses will never be repeated.”

Under a clandestine plan, the people on Diego Garcia were forcibly removed. The British government then divided the Chagos Archipelago, splitting it off from the island of Mauritius to form a new British colony, which would be called the British Indian Ocean Territory. At the time, according to Human Rights Watch, Britain falsely claimed that there were no people living permanently on Chagos.

“The UK and U.S. governments treated them as a people without rights, who they could permanently displace from their homeland without consultation or compensation to make way for a military base,” according to the report.

[VinodTK]

India’s plan for untouched Nicobar isles will be ‘death sentence’ for isolated tribe

“If the project goes ahead, even in a limited form, we believe it will be a death sentence for the Shompen, tantamount to the international crime of genocide.”

https://www.theguardian.com/global-deve ... le-warning

What Horse ***t, hope and pray GOI sticks to the plan of starting the construction in 2024 and finishing it by 2028 as planed
(one year ahead of 2029 elections). Give the work to TATA / L&T / Reliance / Adani and get the navel base built first.
For all the Indian organizations saying no to the project their members should be sent to Nicobar to work there (hard labour) to preserve the environment.

[VinodTK]

From BNN: Guiding Wings Through the Storm: India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands Embrace a New Era of Aircraft Recovery with Indigenous Precision Approach Radar

Embraced by the azure waters of the Bay of Bengal, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India's strategic maritime outpost, have witnessed a significant upgrade in their aircraft recovery capabilities. On February 7, the Indian Navy unveiled a new precision approach radar system at INS Utkrosh, a naval air station nestled in Port Blair, the archipelago's capital.

A Beacon of Precision Amidst the Storm

The installation of this advanced radar, indigenously manufactured by Chennai-based Data Patterns, holds the promise of significantly improving the recovery of both military and civilian aircraft during adverse weather conditions and emergencies. The project, which took root in 2019 under a contract awarded by the Indian Ministry of Defence, symbolizes the nation's commitment to self-reliance and technological prowess.

The inauguration ceremony, graced by the Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral R Hari Kumar, during his visit from February 6 to 7, marked a crucial milestone in India's efforts to fortify its maritime aerial capabilities. Although technical details of the radar remain undisclosed, the facility is anticipated to amplify the operational capabilities of INS Utkrosh, which shares a sprawling 3,200-meter runway with the Veer Savarkar International Airport.

The Symphony of Technology and Humanity

The DP-RDR-8044, a state-of-the-art X-band radar, is designed to provide accurate guidance for aircraft landings. This technological marvel, born out of human ingenuity, is poised to ensure safe recoveries and landings, even in the most challenging weather conditions.

The radar's ability to cut through the chaos of inclement weather and guide aircraft safely to the ground is reminiscent of a lighthouse, standing steadfast against the tempest, guiding lost ships to the sanctuary of the shore. This modern-day lighthouse, however, is a testament to the relentless pursuit of innovation and the enduring human spirit.

A New Chapter in Maritime Aerial Operations

With the advent of this new radar system, the Andaman and Nicobar Command is set to redefine the boundaries of maritime aerial operations. The enhanced capabilities will not only ensure the safety and efficiency of air operations in the region but also strengthen India's strategic position in the Indian Ocean.

As the sun sets on the cerulean waters of the Bay of Bengal, a new era dawns for the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The precision approach radar at INS Utkrosh stands as a silent sentinel, a beacon of hope and resilience in the face of adversity, ushering in a new chapter in India's maritime aerial operations.

In the grand tapestry of human endeavor, the installation of this radar system is a golden thread, weaving together the narratives of technological advancement, human resilience, and the pursuit of safety and security. As the world watches, India takes a bold step forward, reaffirming its commitment to protecting its skies and seas, and shaping the course of its destiny.

[VinodTK]

Is India building Military Bases in Lakshadweep? | Vantage with Palki Sharma

A new report claims India is all set to inaugurate a military base in Lakshadweep's Minicoy island. The island is located just 100 kilometres from the northernmost tip of the Maldives. Why is India militarising Lakshadweep?

[VinodTK]

PM Modi, Mauritian PM Pravind Jugnauth inaugurate airstrip, jetty, 6 other India-assisted projects in Mauritius

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NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Mauritian counterpart, Pravind Jugnauth, on Thursday inaugurated a series of infrastructure projects on the Agalega island of Mauritius. The projects include a new airstrip, a jetty, and six community development initiatives, all designed to enhance connectivity and bolster maritime security and surveillance in the Indian Ocean region.
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PM Modi underscored the collaborative efforts of India and Mauritius in various areas, including monitoring exclusive economic zones, joint patrolling, hydrography, and humanitarian assistance and disaster relief.

Agalega Island projects
The inauguration of the airstrip and jetty on Agalega island is expected to contribute significantly to advancing this partnership. PM Modi expressed satisfaction that Mauritius is the first country to join India's Jan Aushadhi scheme, aimed at providing affordable and quality medicines.

Addressing challenges in the Indian Ocean

Addressing the concerns over emerging challenges in the Indian Ocean region, PM Modi said, "India and Mauritius are natural partners in the field of maritime security to deal with the challenges." This statement comes amid growing apprehensions in New Delhi regarding China's increasing military presence in the Indian Ocean, traditionally considered the Indian Navy's domain.
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[VinodTK]

New Navy base in Lakshadweep soon for 'better coverage of Indian Ocean'

Top government sources told India Today TV that the Navy would commission INS Jatayu in Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep to "keep an eye on the activities of adversaries there".

This will start with a component of a few officers and men, and then will be expanded to a larger naval base, they said.

The Navy is planning to commission the new base during the commanders' conference plan, which will be held aboard INS Vikrant and Vikramaditya next week.

The base would give a similar capability in the Arabian Sea like the INS Baaz positioned in the Andaman and Nicobar island territories in the east.

The Indian Navy would be operating both its aircraft carriers, INS Vikramaditya and INS Vikrant, near Lakshadweep, which will be a first of its kind experience for the Navy in many years.

This would be the first time that INS Vikrant would participate in twin carrier operations alongside INS Vikramaditya.

The Navy is also planning to commission the MH 60 helicopters in its lead in a ceremony in the first week of March.

[VinodTK]

INS Jatayu strengthens India's maritime security in Lakshadweep: Navy chief

NEW DELHI: Chief of Naval Staff, R Hari Kumar, highlighted the significance of the recently commissioned INS Jatayu at Minocoy Island, stating that it reinforces the nation's commitment to safeguarding its maritime interests in the strategic Lakshadweep region.

The commissioning ceremony marked a pivotal milestone in India's naval capabilities, with INS Jatayu poised to play a crucial role in enhancing maritime domain awareness and bolstering the Indian Navy's sustenance and surveillance capabilities in the region.

Kumar underscored the strategic importance of Lakshadweep, saying, "The commissioning of INS Jatayu at Minicoy holds immense significance for our nation's maritime security and underscores the strategic significance of Lakshadweep."

"The Naval Base will serve as a vanguard, providing crucial maritime domain awareness while enhancing the Indian Navy's sustenance & surveillance in the region," he added.

The Indian Navy on Wednesday commissioned its second naval base, INS Jatayu, at Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep to strengthen its foothold in the region, the Indian Navy said in an official statement.

The INS Jatayu was commissioned in the presence of Adm R Hari Kumar, the Chief of Naval Staff, Administrator of Lakshadweep, Praful K Patel, V Adm V Srinivas, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command.

According to the statement, "This milestone event strengthens the Indian Navy's foothold in the Lakshadweep island while extending capacity building, operational reach and sustenance in the region. The establishment of the Naval Base at Minicoy will augment connectivity with the mainland, focusing on the comprehensive development of the islands."

The INS Jatayu will be functioning under the operational control of the Naval Officer in Charge (Lakshadweep), Southern Naval Command.

On the occasion, the Chief of Naval Staff was presented with a 50-man Guard of Honour and Commander Vrat Baghel, the first commanding officer of the unit, recited the invocation in Sanskrit, followed by the reading of the commissioning warrant.

After the unveiling of the commissioning plaque, the Naval Ensign was hoisted to the tune of the National Anthem. With the last note of the National Anthem, the commissioning pennant was broken on the mast.

The commissioning ceremony was attended by Vice Admiral Sanjay J Singh, Flag Officer Commanding in Chief, Western Naval Command, senior Naval officers and distinguished guests.

On completion of the commissioning ceremony, the Maritime Operations Center at Minicoy was inaugurated and the Chief of the Naval Staff, interacted with the officers and men of the unit and commended them on this momentous occasion.

INS Jatayu will play a significant role in the Indian Navy's operational surveillance while embracing the vision of SAGAR (Security and Growth for All in the Region).

[VinodTK]

X-Post

Navy commanders explore ways to boost combat prowess in strategically-located island territories


BACKED BY BRAHMOS, THE NAVY’S MINICOY BASE TO KEEP WATCH OVER THE ARABIAN SEA

The Indian Navy is significantly enhancing its capabilities with the establishment of INS Jatayu on Minicoy Island in Lakshadweep. This new base will feature advanced radar systems, jetties, an airfield, and coastal batteries equipped with BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles.

Additionally, new infrastructure and facilities were inaugurated at the Karwar naval base in Karnataka, including major piers and residential accommodations, enhancing the living conditions for officers and civilian defence personnel.

The inclusion of extended-range BrahMos missiles and new radar facilities at Minicoy is intended to improve India’s surveillance capabilities and provide a flexible response to threats.

[ramana]

INS Jatayu. What a name and wonder on its namakaran!

[rajsunder]

Andaman needs tunnels of these type for providing strategic benefit

[VinodTK]

Sagar Kavach 0124 Conducted off Lakshadweep Islands

A two-day Coastal Security Exercise Sagar Kavach 01/24 involving all maritime security agencies was conducted in UT of Lakshadweep from 01 to 02 April 2024. Assets of Indian Navy, Indian Coast Guard, Marine Police, Fisheries, Customs and other security agencies were engaged in the exercise. Validation of effectiveness of Coastal Security mechanism while dealing with asymmetric threat emanating from the sea were undertaken. The exercise witnessed enhanced preparedness, response mechanism, surveillance capabilities coordination between the coastal security stake holders.

[VinodTK]

Andaman & Nicobar Undergoes Major Military Infra Upgrade Amidst Rising Chinese Influence

[VinodTK]

Saksham Bharat: Naval Base in Lakshadweep | 19 May, 2024

[VinodTK]

India’s Powerplay against China in the Andamans Faces Pushback | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Opposition to the project by Congress

[VinodTK]

Air India flight makes successful night landing at Port Blair Airport

[VinodTK]

From Hindustan Times: Congress demands suspension of environment clearance given to Nicobar project

From The Hindu: Congress demands withdrawal of clearances to Great Nicobar infrastructure project

[chetak]

From Hindustan Times: Congress demands suspension of environment clearance given to Nicobar project

From The Hindu: Congress demands withdrawal of clearances to Great Nicobar infrastructure project

VinodTK ji,


The manchurian candidate has been activated

[chetak]

From Hindustan Times: Congress demands suspension of environment clearance given to Nicobar project

From The Hindu: Congress demands withdrawal of clearances to Great Nicobar infrastructure project

VinodTK ji,


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zI3MpDMqtA


Congress Demands Suspension Of Modi 3.0's Development Projects In Andaman & Nicobar





The video is about 21:29 minutes long



Congress has demanded the immediate suspension of all environment and forest clearances granted for the proposed “Holistic Development of Great Nicobar Island in Andaman & Nicobar Islands” on the grounds that it is a “grave threat to the region’s tribal communities and natural ecosystem”.

In a statement issued on Monday, member of Parliament and Congress general secretary (communications) Jairam Ramesh said that there were numerous red flags over the proposed ₹72,000 crore “Mega Infra Project” in Great Nicobar Island, initiated in March 2021 at the instance of the NITI Aayog.

He called for a suspension of all clearances and the conduct of an impartial review of the proposed project, including by parliamentary committees.

[VinodTK]

Union govt approves plans to build two military airfields in Lakshadweep amid rising Chinese activities in the region

In a major boost to its defence capabilities, India on Thursday approved a major plan to build military airfields in Lakshadweep island territories to keep an eye on growing Chinese activities in the region and expand its reach.

The Central government, at a high-level meeting held on Thursday, cleared the proposals, defence sources told ANI.

The proposal from the three services led by the Department of Military Affairs is to build a new airbase in Minicoy islands and extend the existing air field on Agatti island in the Arabian Sea on western side of India, they said.

The dual-purpose airfields, which would also be used by commercial airlines, would be capable of deploying and operating all types of fighter and transport aircraft, along with long-range drones and would give an edge to the Indian forces in the region.
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[g.sarkar]

https://www.businesstoday.in/world/stor ... 2024-08-11
Maldives’ main opposition party hails President Muizzu’s ‘sudden recalibration’ of India policy, seeks apology for ‘lies’
Business Today Desk, Aug 11, 2024
The main opposition party in Maldives, Maldivian Democratic Party, has welcomed President Mohammad Muizzu-led government’s “sudden recalibration” of its India policy.
Abdulla Shahid, president of the Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP), made the remarks after meeting External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Male on August 10.
The MDP president said that his party “calls on the Muizzu government to issue a public apology for the actions, lies and irresponsible comments from its officials which have resulted in significant damage to the Maldives’ foreign and economic outlook.”
Jaishankar is on a three-day official visit to the Maldives to reset the bilateral relationship, the first high-level trip from India after the archipelago nation’s pro-China President Muizzu assumed office last year.
“The Maldives has always been confident that India will always be the first responder any time the Maldives dials an international 911,” he said.
Shahid said the “current government’s initial stoking of anti-India sentiments through aggressive slogans, mockery and the branding of a time-tested friend and development partner as a regional bully, has caused a decline in the Maldives international standing, economic loss, and many other unnecessary difficulties, and challenges.”
“With this in mind, the MDP welcomes the sudden recalibration of the Maldives-India policy of President Muizzu’s government, from its previous India Out policy,” Shahid said.
India’s relationship with the Maldives has come under severe strain since Muizzu, who is known for his pro-China outlook, assumed the President’s office late last year.
On August 10, President Muizzu described India as “one of the closest allies” and reaffirmed his administration’s full commitment to strengthening the historic and close connections between the two countries.
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Gautam

[VinodTK]

Centre to rename Andaman and Nicobar's Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram

NEW DELHI: The Centre has decided to rename Port Blair as Sri Vijaya Puram, in a move aimed at shedding the colonial legacy associated with the former and to recognise Andaman and Nicobar Islands’ contribution to the Indian freedom struggle.
Announcing the decision via his ‘X’ handle on Friday, home minister Amit Shah posted: “Inspired by the vision of PM @narendramodi Ji, to free the nation from the colonial imprints, today we have decided to rename Port Blair as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’. While the earlier name had a colonial legacy, Sri Vijaya Puram symbolises the victory achieved in our freedom struggle and the A&N Islands' unique role in the same.”
Recalling the island territory’s “unparalleled place in our freedom struggle and history”, Shah said it had once served as the naval base of the Chola Empire and is “today poised to be the critical base for our strategic and development aspirations”.
“It is also the place that hosted the first unfurling of our Tiranga by Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Ji and also the cellular jail in which Veer Savarkar Ji and other freedom fighters struggled for an independent nation,” he added.


The decision to give an Indian name to the Andaman and Nicobar capital follows nearly six years after the Centre, in a move to honour Netaji Bose, renamed three islands of the Union territory. While Ross Island was rechristened as Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep (island), Neil Island was renamed Shaheed Dweep and Havelock Island as Swaraj Dweep.

Announcing the Centre’s decision during a visit to Port Blair on December 30, 2018, Modi recalled that the “Prime Minister of the Azad Hind government Subhash Babu had made India's independence resolution on the soil of Andaman”.


On January 23 last year, coinciding with the birth anniversary of Netaji Bose that is celebrated as Parakram Diwas — the Centre went a step further and named 21 largest unnamed islands of Andaman and Nicobar after 21 Param Vir Chakra awardees.

[VinodTK]

From Blair to Bose: Uncovering complex past of strategic Andaman islands

[Haresh]

Furious Tories accuse Keir Starmer of 'surrendering' Chagos Islands to an 'ally of Beijing' after historic sovereignty deal with Mauritius

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/articl ... -base.html

[SRajesh]

^^ very interesting
But as per BBC report : the deal secured confirms further 99 years lease of Diego Garcia to unkil
And Mauritius has agreed to this deal!!