Indian Army Renames 246 Roads, Buildings to Shed Colonial Legacy - OrissaPOST

Vijay Durg Rises as Indian Army Erases Colonial Names from 246 Sites

In a momentous move that reflects a broader push to align India’s military heritage with its own history, the Indian Army has renamed 246 roads, buildings and other facilities across its establishments, replacing British colonial era names with those that honour Indian heroes and values. Among these changes, Kolkata’s iconic Fort William — the headquarters of the Eastern Command — has been rechristened Vijay Durg, a name chosen to celebrate indi…

Indian Army renames 246 roads and buildings, shedding colonial-era legacy

New Delhi: The campaign to break free from the colonial mindset continues, with the Indian Army renaming 246 roads and buildings that carried British-era names. Army Reclaims Heritage: British-Era Names Replaced Across Cantonments The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to shed symbols of colonial rule and reclaim India’s historical and cultural identity. The government has been working to overhaul remnants of colonial influence…

Indian Army renames 246 roads, buildings to shed colonial legacy

New Delhi, Feb 6, 2026 The campaign to break free from the colonial mindset continues, with the Indian Army renaming 246 roads and buildings that carried British-era names. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to shed symbols of colonial rule and reclaim India’s historical and cultural identity. The government has been working to overhaul remnants of colonial influence, ranging from outdated laws to long-standing administrati…

Indian Army renames 246 roads, buildings to shed colonial legacy - OrissaPOST

New Delhi: The campaign to break free from the colonial mindset continues, with the Indian Army renaming 246 roads and buildings that carried British-era names. The move aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s call to shed symbols of colonial rule and reclaim India’s historical and cultural identity. The government has been working to overhaul remnants of colonial influence, ranging from outdated laws to long-standing administrative practices…