J&K Renames Raj Bhavan to Lok Bhavan: Meaning, Politics, Symbolism & Impact Explained By: Javid Amin | 02 November 2025 On November 25, 2025, a quiet but symbolically powerful change took place in the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir. The building historically known as Raj Bhavan—the official residence and administrative headquarters of the region’s highest constitutional authority—was officially renamed Lok Bhavan. The decision follows an official directive issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) and implemented by Dr. Mandeep K. Bhandari, Principal Secretary to Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha.…
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