Andaman & Nicobar Islands: Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visits Flag Point to review developmental works
Sri Vijaya Puram, June 20
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju visited Flag Point in Sri Vijaya Puram as part of the Pragati Padh Yatra to review developmental works undertaken over the past 12 years.
In a post to X, "Visited Flag Point, Sri Vijaya Puram, as part of the Pragati Padh Yatra to review the developmental works undertaken over the last 12 years. The transformation witnessed across the Andaman & Nicobar Islands reflects the Modi Government's unwavering commitment to development, connectivity & improving the lives of the people", he said.
On June 18, Rijiju held a Hajj 2026 review meeting and said, "...Taking everything into account, we can say that Hajj 2026 has been the most fantastic ever. As a result, India has won two awards. Foreign Ministry has handed over the award to me...I thank the entire Hajj management team, officers of my ministry, MEA team and other officials for this..."
Hajj is one of the five pillars of Islam and is considered a religious duty for Muslims who are physically and financially able to undertake the pilgrimage. The other four pillars are Shahada (declaration of faith), Salah (daily prayers), Zakat (charitable giving), and Sawm (fasting during Ramadan).
On June 3, the first batch of Hajj pilgrims returned to India after completing the sacred journey, expressing happiness over completing their journey safely and praising the arrangements made for the lakhs of people who went to the Kaaba in Mecca.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Good to see the government focusing on remote areas like Andaman. But why mix a Hajj meeting update with a developmental visit? Feels like forced messaging. The real question is how much actual progress has been made for the local population.
Pragati Padh Yatra sounds like a great initiative! Visiting ground zero is always better than sitting in Delhi and making policies. Andaman needs better connectivity with mainland - that will change everything. Hope the PM's vision reaches these islands fully.
Wait - the article jumps from Andaman development to Hajj 2026 awards? 🤔 It's good that India won awards for Hajj management, but let's keep focus on the islands. Andaman's indigenous Jarawa tribe needs protection too - development shouldn't come at cost of their habitat.
As an outsider, it's fascinating to see Indian ministers personally visiting remote islands. That's dedication. The Hajj management awards are a nice bonus. Shows India can handle both domestic development and international religious duties simultaneously.
I've always wanted to visit Andaman! The Cellular Jail and pristine beaches are must-sees. If development means better roads and internet connectivity, that's awesome. But don't turn it into another commercialized Goa please. Preserve the natural beauty! 🌴
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