One of the most prominent leaders involved in the events associated with the freedom movement in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands was Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose. He visited the South Andaman district in 1943.
On December 30th, 1943, Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, the Supreme Commander of the Azad Hind, created a historic moment by hoisting the Indian National Flag for the first time on the soil of Port Blair. This significant event took place after his escape from British surveillance and his arrival in Port Blair on January 16, 1941. The flag hoisting symbolised the realization of his promise that the Indian National Army would set foot on Indian soil by the end of 1943. In remembrance of this momentous occasion and as a tribute to the brave martyrs, the Sankalp Smarak was inaugurated in Port Blair, serving as a symbol of commitment, duty, and sacrifice associated with Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose.
This historic event of hoisting the national flag in Port Blair in 1943 marked a watershed in the history of the freedom struggle, declaring the Andamans to be the first island to be liberated from the British hold.
Source: Indian Culture Portal