Current Affairs - Places - Discussion

The bridge that was recently renamed as Sindoor Bridge is the Carnac Bridge in Mumbai. This renaming was part of a larger effort to shed colonial-era names and honour Indian achievements. The new name commemorates Operation Sindoor, a military mission against terrorist camps, and symbolizes both national pride and historical correction. The original Carnac Bridge, named after British Governor James Rivett-Carnac, had become structurally unsafe and was demolished in 2022. After reconstruction, the 328-meter-long, four-lane bridge was inaugurated on July 10, 2025, by CM Devendra Fadnavis. It now stands as a symbol of modern Indian resilience and post-colonial identity.