Raj Bhavan redesignated as Lok Bhavan with immediate effect

The Tamil Nadu Raj Bhavan, the office of the Governor, was on Monday redesignated as Lok Bhavan for all official purposes with immediate effect.

An official release issued by the Public Relations Offices said: “In a significant step towards moving away from colonial nomenclature and reinforcing the ethos of a people-centric democracy, ‘Raj Bhavan, Tamil Nadu’ is hereby renamed as ‘Lok Bhavan, Tamil Nadu’ with immediate effect.”

The redesignation to ‘Lok Bhavan’ for all official purposes, was in line with the communication from the Union Ministry of Home Affairs, it said.

“This renaming reflects the evolution of Raj Bhavan into Lok Bhavan, carrying forward its longstanding commitment to people-centric governance and active public participation in its programs and initiatives.”

The release further said: “It represents a meaningful stride in India’s ongoing journey to uphold the nation’s cultural heritage, civilizational values, and the spirit of the Constitution, ensuring that the institution continues to resonate with the aspirations of the sisters and brothers of Tamil Nadu.”