Nations that remain connected with their roots that move ahead in development and nation-building: PM

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi today remarked that naming the islands in Andaman and Nicobar after our heroes is a way to ensure their service to the nation is remembered for generations to come. He added that nations that remain connected with their roots that move ahead in development and nation-building.

Responding to a post by Shiv Aroor on X, Shri Modi wrote:

“Naming the islands in Andaman and Nicobar after our heroes is a way to ensure their service to the nation is remembered for generations to come. This is also part of our larger endeavour to preserve and celebrate the memory of our freedom fighters and eminent personalities who have left an indelible mark on our nation.

After all, it is the nations that remain connected with their roots that move ahead in development and nation-building.

Here is my speech from the naming ceremony too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8WT0FHaSdU

Also, do enjoy Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Do visit the Cellular Jail as well and get inspired by the courage of the great Veer Savarkar.”

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Prime Minister highlights efforts to preserve and promote India’s cultural heritage
June 18, 2026

The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has highlighted efforts to preserve and promote India’s cultural heritage and said that India’s cultural heritage is being preserved, celebrated and carried forward with renewed vigour.

The Prime Minister stated that guided by the vision of ‘Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi’, efforts ranging from the repatriation of antiquities to strengthening spiritual and pilgrimage infrastructure are reconnecting people with India’s timeless traditions.

In a post on X, he said;

“India’s cultural heritage is being preserved, celebrated and carried forward with renewed vigour.

Guided by the vision of ‘Virasat Bhi, Vikas Bhi’, efforts ranging from the repatriation of antiquities to strengthening spiritual and pilgrimage infrastructure are reconnecting people with India’s timeless traditions.

#12YearsOfVikasBhiVirasatBhi”