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Mumbai’s Historic Carnac Bridge Renamed ‘Sindoor Bridge’ to Honour Operation Sindoor.

National | Dated: 11 Jul 2025

In July 2025, Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis inaugurated the newly reconstructed Carnac Bridge in South Mumbai, renaming it “Sindoor Bridge”. This renaming marks a symbolic departure from colonial-era legacies and pays tribute to India’s successful Operation Sindoor, which targeted terrorist infrastructure across the border in response to the Pahalgam terror attack.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • - Originally named after James Rivett-Carnac, a former British Governor of Bombay (1839–1841), the colonial-era bridge had been associated with historical injustices toward Indian rulers.
  • - The renaming aligns with Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s vision of eliminating colonial symbols from public spaces, a shift championed by Speaker Rahul Narwekar and ratified by the BMC.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • (i) The new name honors Operation Sindoor, a precise military operation conducted by Indian armed forces in May 2025. CM Fadnavis described it as a “befitting reply” to Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. The renaming aims to immortalize national bravery and defence capabilities in India’s urban infrastructure.
  • (ii) The original 150-year-old bridge had been dismantled in August 2022 after being deemed unsafe. Rebuilt by the BMC with a design approved by Central Railway, the new 342-meter Sindoor Bridge, including a 70-meter rail-over segment, features four lanes and modern steel girders. It connects key areas like CST, Masjid Bunder, Crawford Market, and Mohammad Ali Road—reducing travel time by nearly 30 minutes.
  • (iii) Completed in June 2025, the bridge's hidden engineering operations—like girder launches in October 2024 and January 2025—were carried out over live railway lines. It received necessary certifications, including load testing, safety, and a Central Railway No-Objection Certificate, before opening to vehicular traffic on July 10 at 3 PM.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

What is the new name of the historic Carnac Bridge in Mumbai, recently renamed in July 2025?

Correct Answer: Sindoor Bridge

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