Swaraj Dweep, Dec. 13: The Member of Parliament, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Shri. Kuldeep Rai Sharma inaugurated the annual week long mela of Swaraj Dweep Island this evening at 5.00 PM. The mela called as ‘Ananda Mela’ is the most popular annual event of Swaraj Dweep, which attracts a large number of public as well as tourists.

On the inauguration day a large number of local residents and tourists were present.

Addressing the gathering the Member of Parliament told residents of Swaraj Dweep about the importance of such a mela organised at village level and the impact of such an event in Island economy.

A colourful cultural programme was also organised during the event.