Tribune News Service

Chandigarh, May 2

Andaman and Nicobar Lt Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi has assured an SGPC delegation that three roads in Port Blair would be named after Punjabi martyrs of the freedom movement — Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Dr Diwan Singh Kalepani and Madan Lal Dhingra.SGPC president Prof Kirpal Singh Badungar had sent a delegation to Andaman and Nicobar islands following reports that the role of Punjabi freedom fighters — who had been lodged in Port Blair’s Cellular Jail — was being underplayed in the light-and-sound programme held daily in the prison.Akali MP Prem Singh Chandumajra had raised the issue recently in the Lok Sabha, following which a report was sought by the Union Tourism Ministry from the Andaman authorities.In a press note, members of the delegation said they had urged Prof Mukhi to provide due space to Punjabis in the Kala Pani narrative.Delegation members said Prof Mukhi promised that the light-and-sound programme would be revisited within the next six months. The Lt Governor also invited suggestions and proposals to be incorporated in the revised programme.Meanwhile, Chandumajra said he would urge Prof Mukhi to name roads after Kartar Singh Jhabbar and Baba Sohan Singh Bhakna as well.

Honour for freedom fighters

• Three roads in Port Blair will be named after Punjabi martyrs of the freedom movement — Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Dr Diwan Singh Kalepani and Madan Lal Dhingra
• SGPC president Prof Kirpal Singh Badungar had sent a delegation to Andaman and Nicobar islands following reports that the role of Punjabi freedom fighters — who had been lodged in Port Blair’s Cellular Jail — was being underplayed in the light-and-sound programme held daily in the prison