Sri Vijaya Puram, Aug. 9: Hon’ble Vice-President, Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan today hoisted the National Flag at Flag Point, Sri Vijaya Puram under the ‘Har Ghar Tiranga Abhiyaan’. Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose hoisted the Tricolour on December 30, 1943, proclaiming the Andaman & Nicobar Islands free from British rule. On Quit India Movement Day, Hon’ble Vice-President paid heartfelt tributes to the valiant freedom fighters who, inspired by Mahatma Gandhi Ji’s clarion call of “Do or Die”, united the nation in the struggle for freedom. Their courage, sacrifice and patriotism continue to inspire generations.
The event was attended by Hon’ble Lt. Governor, A&N Islands, and Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.) and senior officers of A&N Administration.