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Nelson Ave in East Perth renamed Sailani Ave to honour contribution of Indian Anzacs

Nelson Ave in East Perth has been renamed Sailani Ave to acknowledge the sacrifices of Western Australia's Indian Anzacs. (ABC News: Nicolas Perpitch)

A street in the City of Perth has been renamed in honour of Indian-Australian Anzac Private Nain Singh Sailani, following a personal request from India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

The renaming of Nelson Avenue, in East Perth, to Sailani Avenue has been deliberately timed to coincide with Mr Modi's visit to Australia.

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