26 July,2024 09:18 AM IST | New Delhi | Agencies
Rashtrapati Bhavan’s ‘Durbar Hall’ and ‘Ashok Hall’ (top) have been renamed as ‘Ganatantra Mandap’ and ‘Ashok Mandap’ respectively
Venues for different ceremonial functions, Rashtrapati Bhavan's iconic âDurbar Hall' and âAshok Hall' were on Thursday renamed âGanatantra Mandap' and âAshok Mandap', respectively. Rashtrapati Bhavan, the office and the residence of the president of India, is a symbol of the nation, and an invaluable heritage of the people.
"Continuous efforts are being made to make it more accessible to people. There has been a consistent endeavour to make the ambience of the Rashtrapati Bhavan reflective of the Indian cultural values and ethos," a statement issued by the President's Secretariat said.
Accordingly, President Droupadi Murmu is pleased to rename two of the important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan - âDurbar Hall' and âAshok Hall' - as âGanatantra Mandap' and âAshok Mandap', respectively, it said.
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âDurbar Hall' is the venue of important ceremonies and celebrations such as the presentation of national awards.
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