Archive · 3 Jan 2026
Bandi Sanjay visits Cellular Jail in Andaman
Bandi Sanjay Kumar, a minister in the Indian government, went on a three-day trip to the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
He visited the Cellular Jail, also known as Kala Pani, where many freedom fighters were imprisoned.
He paid respect to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, who was held there.
The jail is a reminder of the hardships faced by those who fought for India's independence.
He also visited other historic sites like Subhash Chandra Bose Island and Viper Island.
In the evening, he watched a Light and Sound Show that told the stories of India's brave revolutionaries.
The minister said it's important to preserve these places to inspire future generations.
Additionally, Union Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated development projects worth Rs 373 crore, including an Integrated Command and Control Centre and a district hospital.
Shah emphasized the government's efforts to rename places to honor freedom fighters and free India from colonial symbols.
Bandi Sanjay Kumar began a three-day official tour of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
He visited the Cellular Jail, paying tribute to Vinayak Damodar Savarkar's contributions to India's independence.
The Cellular Jail is a National Memorial preserving the history of India's freedom struggle.
He also toured Subhash Chandra Bose Island and Viper Island, both significant to the freedom movement.
The Minister emphasized the importance of preserving historic sites to inspire future generations.
- Who
- Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
- What
- Visited historic sites in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- When
- Friday (start of a three-day tour)
- Where
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands, including Cellular Jail, Subhash Chandra Bose Island, and Viper Island
- Why
- To pay tribute to freedom fighters and emphasize the importance of preserving India's heritage
Government Perspective
Historical Perspective
Renaming of Port Blair
Government Perspective
The government views the renaming of Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram as a step to free India from colonial symbols and honor freedom fighters.
Historical Perspective
Historical perspective emphasizes the significance of the Cellular Jail and other sites as memorials to the freedom struggle.
- Person
- Bandi Sanjay Kumar, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs
- Location
- Andaman & Nicobar Islands
- Historic Site
- Cellular Jail (Kala Pani)
- Notable Figure
- Vinayak Damodar Savarkar
- Event
- Three-day official tour
- Activities
- Visited Cellular Jail, Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Viper Island, attended Light and Sound Show
- Significance
- Preservation of India's freedom struggle heritage
- Development Projects
- Inauguration and foundation stone laying for various projects worth Rs 373 crore
