Rashtrapati Bhavan's Durbar Hall, Ashok Hall renamed
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President Droupadi Murmu has renamed two important halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan. "Durbar Hall" is now "Ganatantra Mandap" and "Ashok Hall" is now "Ashok Mandap." In a statement, Rashtrapati Bhavan said, "Rashtrapati Bhavan...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 endeavor to make the ambiance of the Rashtrapati Bhavan reflective of Indian cultural values and ethos."