Port Blair, Nov. 20: The Zilla Parishad South Andaman Office, Port Blair has been renamed as Atal Bhawan today to pay homage to the former Prime Minister of India, Late Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

Upon the renaming of Zilla Parishad Office, the entire team of Atal Foundation, A&N Islands comprising of the State President Atal Foundation, Shri Aziz Ur Rehman and the Vice Presidents have expressed their happiness by felicitating Mr. Sanjay Kumar Singh, Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad South Andaman and Up-Adhyaksh, Zilla Parishad, South Andaman. The decision to rename the ZPSA Office as Atal Bhawan was made on November 16, 2023 during a house meeting.

The naming of the office building stands as a symbolic gesture, recognizing the enduring legacy of a statesman and leader whose vision continues to inspire generations across India. The unanimous decision to name the Zilla Parishad South Andaman Building reflects a collective acknowledgment of Mr. Vajpayee’s significant contributions to the nation, said Aziz Ur Rehman in a communication.