From ‘Raj Niwas’ to ‘Lok Niwas’ — A Transformative Step in Democratic Governance

The Government of India’s decision to rename all Raj Bhavans as Lok Bhavans and all Raj Niwas as Lok Niwas marks a profound shift in the symbolic and administrative character of Indian democracy. Enforced through a nationwide directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) on 25 November 2025, and steered under the leadership … Continue reading From ‘Raj Niwas’ to ‘Lok Niwas’ — A Transformative Step in Democratic Governance