In compliance with directives from the Home Ministry, the Raj Bhavan of Rajasthan has been rechristened as “Lok Bhavan”.
The requisite notification for re-naming the “Governor’s House” has been issued on order from Governor Haribhau Bagade that has come into being with effect from December 1, 2025, an official spokesman said here Tuesday.
Governor Bagade stated that the name “Rajbhavan” represents a colonial mindset, and that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s decision to rechristen it symbolises an effort to change the mindset of government institutions and the public. This approach is befitting for the largest democracy in the world, which India is.
The Home Ministry has written to all state governments for the implementation of the decision, vide its letter of November 25, 2025.
Many states, including Uttarakhand, Tripura, West Bengal, Kerala and Tamil Nadu have already complied with the Home Ministry’s order.