New Delhi [India]Jan 23 (ANI): Several Bollywood celebrities on Monday lauded PM Narendra Modi’s decision to name the 21 largest unnamed islands of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands after Param Vir Chakra awardees to mark the Bravery Day.
Ajay Devgn wrote on Twitter, “The decision to name an island after Captain Manoj Kumar Pandey (Param Vir Chakra) is reassuring that the example of supreme sacrifice for the motherland he left behind inspires generations.” Will remain Come. Thank you PM @narendramodi ji. #IndiaHonoursParamveers”
Sidharth Malhotra, who plays Kargil war hero Vikram Batra in 2021’s ‘Shershaah’, wrote, “The news that an island in Andaman and Nicobar has been named after our hero Captain Vikram Batra gives me goosebumps.” Makes you stand up! My heart swells with pride that I got the privilege of playing his role on screen. This step taken by PM @narendramodi ensures that Sher Shah lives forever.
Suniel Shetty shared, “Thank you Hon. Prime Minister @narendramodi ji to name 21 islands of #AndamanNicobar after 21 #ParamVirChakra awardees, true heroes of our nation, on the 126th birth anniversary of the great #NetajiSubhasChandraBose. Very proud! #JaiHind #ValourDay.
Anupam Kher lauded the decision by tweeting, “On the occasion of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose’s 126th birth anniversary, 21 islands of Andaman & Nicobar are being named after 21 #ParamVeerChakra awardees! Millions of salutes to the heroes who made the supreme sacrifice! Jai Hind! @Narendra Modi”
Jackie Shroff wrote, “Tribute to the real heroes by our honorable PM @narendramodi ji. On the 126th birth anniversary of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose.
This move to name the 21 largest unnamed islands of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands will be an everlasting tribute to our heroes, many of whom made the ultimate sacrifice protecting the sovereignty and integrity of the country.
The largest unnamed island was earlier named after Param Vir Chakra winner Major Somnath Sharma, who lost his life in action on November 3, 1947, while repelling Pakistani intruders near the Srinagar airport.
The government had declared 23 January as Parakram Divas in 2021 to celebrate the birth anniversary of Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. (ANI)
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