Maharashtra Deputy CM praises name change of Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram and acknowledges benefits for soybean farmers.

Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis praised the Modi government for renaming Port Blair to Sri Vijaya Puram, emphasizing the need to eliminate colonial remnants. Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced the name change, linking it to PM Modi's vision of national decolonization. Fadnavis also noted that soybean farmers will benefit from increased customs duties on sunflower oil, while export duties on onions and basmati rice have been adjusted to aid farmers.

September 14, 2024
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