Rashtrapati Bhavan's Ashok, Durbar Halls Renamed. They Are Now Called...
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The Durbar Hall is the venue of important ceremonies and celebrations, including the National Awards.
In keeping with the government's efforts to move away from the colonial past, the President's Secretariat announced on Thursday that two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan, where various ceremonies are held, are being renamed to be more reflective of "Indian cultural values and ethos".
The Durbar Hall will now be called the 'Ganatantra Mandap' while the new name of Ashok Hall is 'Ashok Mandap'.
In a statement, the Secretariat said the decision was taken by President Droupadi Murmu because the Rashtrrapati Bhavan - the office and residence of the President of India - is a symbol of the nation and continuous efforts are being made to make it more accessible to people.
