Which one of the following cities of Indian Union Territories is renam

Which one of the following cities of Indian Union Territories is renamed as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’ ?

Daman
Port Blair
Puducherry
Leh
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UPSC Combined Section Officer – 2024
In recent years, there has been a proposal or discussion to rename Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, to ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’ in honor of the Chola dynasty’s historical influence and maritime reach into Southeast Asia (often referred to as Sri Vijaya empire in historical contexts relevant to their expeditions). While the renaming might not be officially finalized or implemented at a central level, the question refers to which city is *renamed* or associated with this name, pointing to Port Blair based on these proposals/discussions.
– Port Blair is the city proposed or discussed for renaming as ‘Sri Vijaya Puram’.
– The renaming is linked to historical Chola influence.
The proposal to rename Port Blair is often linked to celebrating the historical maritime links of India, particularly the Chola Empire, which had extensive naval activities and influence extending to Southeast Asia. However, such renaming proposals often involve bureaucratic processes and public consultation before official implementation.
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