Kolkata, Nov. 29 -- West Bengal's Raj Bhavan in Kolkata was renamed as "Lok Bhavan" in the presence of Governor CV Ananda Bose, a notification said.

The name was changed after approval from the Centre.

"In pursuance of the communication from The Ministry of Home Affairs, the Government of India, vide Memo No. 7/10/2025 (Part)-M&G dated 25.11.2025, it is hereby notified that the name of the holdings of "Raj Bhavan" in Kolkata, Flagstaff House and Darjeeling, has hereby been modified and renamed as "Lok Bhavan," a notification dated November 29 and signed by Governor Bose said.

This Notification comes into force with immediate effect.

Speaking with ANI, Governor Bose said that the move will send a message to the new generation.

"There ...