It is the concept of Shahenshah… Priyanka Gandhi took a dig at PM Modi when the names of both the halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan were changed

New Delhi: Today, the Darbar Hall and Ashok Hall of Rashtrapati Bhavan will now be known by new names. Darbar Hall has been renamed as Republic Mandap and Ashok Hall as Ashok Mandap. The Congress General Secretary has taken a dig at the PM on changing the names of both the halls of Rashtrapati Bhavan. Congress General Secretary Priyanka Gandhi targeted PM Modi and said that there is no concept of Darbar but there is a concept of Shahenshah. Priyanka Gandhi gave this statement while talking to the media after coming out of Parliament.

Republic Pavilion is very special

Let us tell you that till now, many big events have been held in the Darbar Hall which has now become the Republic Mandap. Important ceremonies like the presentation of national awards have been held at this place. The word Darbar gives an impression of the courts and meetings of Indian rulers, kings and maharajas and the British. The government said that after India became a republic, its relevance has ended. The concept of republic is deeply rooted in the Indian society since ancient times, hence the name of the Darbar Hall has been changed to ‘Republic Mandap’.

Traces of anglicisation have vanished

The Ashoka Hall was originally a ballroom. The word Ashoka means a person who is free from all suffering or devoid of any sorrow. Also, this ‘Ashoka’ refers to Emperor Ashoka, who is a symbol of unity and peaceful coexistence. Renaming Ashoka Hall to Ashoka Mandap removes the traces of anglicization.

There are 340 rooms in Rashtrapati Bhavan

Let us tell you that there are 340 rooms in Rashtrapati Bhavan. Apart from these, there are many huge halls, among them is Darbar Hall. All government functions are held in this hall. Ashoka Hall is where formal meetings are held. It is here that the President accepts letters from foreign ambassadors. Now both the halls will be known as Republic Pavilion and Ashoka Pavilion respectively.