Amit Shah arrives in Andaman & Nicobar islands for three-day visit

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday arrived in Andaman & Nicobar islands for a three-day visit. During the visit to Union Territory, Mr Shah will take stock of various development initiatives in the archipelago.

The Home Minister paid a visit to the National Memorial Cellular Jail and laid wreath at the Martyrs’ Column.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits Cellular Jail in Port Blair, lays a wreath here. pic.twitter.com/JoNopNsy6i

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He will also visit the cell of Veer Savarkar and pay homage, where he will attend a cultural programme as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Union Home Minister Amit Shah visits the cell where Vinayak Damodar Savarkar was imprisoned at Cellular Jail in Port Blair. pic.twitter.com/vJnJ4vcWAL

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Shah will also undertake an aerial survey of various developmental initiatives, including Shaheed Dweep eco-tourism project and Swaraj Dweep Water Aerodrome, in the Union Territory. He will visit Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island during the day.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrives in Port Blair on a three-day visit. He will participate in various events here. pic.twitter.com/gQfB8kFbS5

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The union minister is scheduled to attend a programme to be organised by A&N Police on Sunday, an official added.