Centre writes to States to consider renaming Raj Bhavans as Lok Bhavans
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Why in news
The Union Home Ministry requested States and Union Territories to rename 'Raj Bhavans' and 'Raj Niwas' to 'Lok Bhavans' and 'Lok Niwas' to remove colonial associations.
Background
The Union Home Ministry issued the request on November 25, 2025, following a suggestion from the Conference of Governors, 2024. The West Bengal Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh have already implemented the name changes.
Facts for Prelims
- PlaceRaj Bhavan is the official residence of a State Governor.
- PlaceRaj Niwas is the official residence of a Union Territory Lieutenant Governor.
- FactThe name change was proposed during the Conference of Governors, 2024.
- FactThe West Bengal Governor and the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh have adopted the new names.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the significance of decolonizing administrative nomenclature in strengthening the democratic identity of Indian federal institutions.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Symbolic transition: Shifting from monarchical terminology to people-centric 'Lok' terminology
- Federal coordination: Role of the Conference of Governors in standardizing administrative nomenclature across States
Keywords: decolonization · federalism · administrative nomenclature · people-centric governance · constitutional symbolism
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