Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar in a statement on Monday said that the change marks an important milestone from a ‘colonial mindset’ to a democratic one. The Governor said the the Kerala Raj Bhavan over the years has taken a series of initiatives to open its doors to the public.
The Kerala Raj Bhavan, the official residence of the Governor, will be renamed Lok Bhavan on December 1.
Speaking on the occasion, she said through immense dedication and the power of education, K R Narayanan rose from humble beginnings to occupy the highest constitutional office in the country.
Amid the protracted standoff between the LDF government and Governor Rajendra Arlekar on a range of issues, Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan on Sunday visited Raj Bhavan and released the inaugural issue of Rajahams - the official Kerala Raj Bhavan quarterly.
The Governor had earlier stated that higher education comes under the concurrent list and so, the University Amendment Act requires the Centre's approval. It is in this context that the Governor primarily sought legal advice.
Even though SFI removed the banner, the Raj Bhavan decided to seek an explanation on the matter from Kerala University authorities and the principal of the college.
The ordinance to remove the Governor Arif Mohammed Khan as chancellor of the 14 universities of the state has been sent to the governor himself for his assent.
