The
Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given its
ex-post facto approval to the renaming of Kandla Port as Deendayal Port.
Ports
in India are generally named after the city or town in which these are
situated. However, the Government, in special cases, after due consideration,
have renamed the Ports after great leaders in the past.
By
renaming Kandla Port as "Deendayal Port, Kandla", a grateful nation
would be remembering the invaluable contributions made by one of the greatest
sons of India, Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay. This will inspire the People of
Gujarat, particularly the Youth, who may not be fully aware of the
contributions made by the great leader.
Background:
There
have been public demands from various quarters in Gujarat, especially from
Kachhh district, to rename 'Kandla Port' as 'Deendayal Port, Kandla'. Pandit
Deendayal Upadhyay (25.9.1916 - 1.2.1968) was a prominent leader, who pledged
his life to the service of the nation. He devoted his entire life serving the
nation and worked among the masses and dedicated and sacrificed his life for
the upliftment of the Poor & Working Class at the same time. Upholding the
values of democracy founded on tolerance, discipline, selflessness and respect
for the law of the land, all his actions were based on the principles of
‘Integral Humanism’. Throughout his life, he worked tirelessly for
Indianisation of democracy, honouring the public opinion, selflessness and
respect for law of the land. Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay dedicated his entire
life for public service and was the epitome of simplicity, honesty and selfless
service for the poor and down-trodden.
Since
the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay was to be celebrated on 25th
September, 2017, it was felt that it would be most appropriate if the decision
to rename the Kandla Port as Deendayal Port was made as a part of the birth
anniversary celebration of this great national leader.
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