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VP Radhakrishnan arrives in Andamans for two-day visit
Vice President C P Radhakrishnan landed at INS Utkrosh in Sri Vijaya Puram on August 8 for a two-day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He was received by Lt Governor Admiral…
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Vice President C P Radhakrishnan landed at INS Utkrosh in Sri Vijaya Puram on August 8 for a two-day visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. He was received by Lt Governor Admiral D K Joshi and senior officials. The tour includes paying homage at the Cellular Jail National Memorial, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, and Viper Island.
A cyclonic weather advisory may force cancellation of the visit to Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, a 20-minute boat ride away. The Vice President is set to review developmental and strategic projects and address a 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign gathering. Security agencies have banned drones and other aerial platforms during his stay.
The Indian Opinion
The visit spotlights the government's push for development in the remote archipelago, but the weather disruption raises questions about planning. While the 'Har Ghar Tiranga' campaign evokes patriotism, the heavy security blanket including a drone ban feels excessive for a Vice Presidential visit. Watch whether the flagged projects receive concrete funding or remain photo opportunities.
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