Latest Lok Bhavan News & Updates

Chennai, May 7 (IANS) Amid continuing uncertainty over government formation in Tamil Nadu, Governor-in-charge Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar has cancelled his scheduled visit to Kerala and will remain at Lok Bhavan in Chennai as intense political negotiations continue across party lines. The Governor’s decision comes at a crucial juncture when the state remains without a clear ruling formation following the Assembly election results.Political activity has intensified in Chennai, with multiple par…

Gandhinagar, May 4 (IANS) Gujarat Governor Acharya Devvrat on Monday held separate courtesy meetings at Lok Bhavan with India’s Ambassador to Japan, Nagma Mohamed Mallick, and Air Marshal Tejinder Singh, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the South Western Air Command.The discussions covered India-Japan relations, state development initiatives, border security and disaster management.Mallick, who assumed charge as India’s Ambassador to Japan in November 2025, called on the Governor in Gandhi…

Itanagar, May 1 (IANS) Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lieutenant General K.T. Parnaik (retired) on Friday emphasised that celebrating the Statehood Days of various states under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s “Ek Bharat Shreshtha Bharat” initiative has emerged as a meaningful platform for fostering national integration. He noted that the initiative brings together people from diverse backgrounds, reinforcing the spirit of unity in India’s rich diversity. The State Foundation Day of Gujarat and Mahara…

Imphal, April 29 (IANS) Manipur Governor Ajay Kumar Bhalla on Wednesday lauded the efforts of non-governmental organisations working to promote education, social development, and communal harmony in the state’s remote and border regions. The Governor virtually inaugurated the newly constructed school building of Pou Shankar Kane Vidyalaya at Hougailong in the mountainous Tamenglong district.The building has been constructed with financial support from the North Eastern Council under the Union …

Kolkata, April 28 (IANS) West Bengal Governor RN Ravi on Tuesday appealed to the people of the state to enthusiastically participate in the second and final phase of voting on April 29.​ The Governor urged voters, especially the youth, women, and first-time electors, to turn out in large numbers and strengthen democracy.​In a statement, Governor Ravi said that as the next and final phase of the West Bengal Assembly elections takes place on Wednesday, he calls upon all voters to participate e…

Kolkata, April 27 (IANS) Lok Bhavan, West Bengal, on Monday said that a 24×7 citizens’ helpline, set up to ensure free, fair and fear-free conduct of the Assembly elections and to facilitate every elector’s participation in the democratic process without fear, will remain operational till May 10.A statement issued on Monday read: “Lok Bhavan, West Bengal reiterates its commitment to ensuring that every citizen is able to exercise their democratic rights in a free, fair and fear-free enviro…

Itanagar, April 24 (IANS) As part of the Census 2027 process, Arunachal Pradesh Governor Lt Gen K.T. Parnaik (Retd) completed his self-enumeration at Lok Bhavan, Itanagar, on Friday, setting an example for citizens to actively participate in this crucial national exercise. A Lok Bhavan official said that while interacting with the enumeration team, the Governor emphasised that self-enumeration is essential for ensuring a credible and inclusive Census, as it allows citizens to directly contribute…

Kolkata, April 21 (IANS) West Bengal Governor R.N. Ravi on Tuesday announced the launch of a 24×7 Citizen Helpline to ensure free, fair, and fear-free elections in the forthcoming two-phase Assembly polls in the state scheduled on April 23 and April 29. In a statement issued from the office of the Governor on Tuesday evening, the decision to open this 24×7 Citizen Helpline had been taken amid several meetings the Governor had with the public during the last few days, expressing apprehensions ove…

Hyderabad, April 19 (IANS) Telangana Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla on Sunday suggested that a declaration or pledge be obtained from students at the time of admissions in schools and colleges, affirming their commitment to stay away from drugs.He made the suggestion during a meeting with Chief Minister A. Revanth Reddy and state minister D. Sridhar Babu at Lok Bhavan.According to an official release, education and drug-free campuses were the key focus of the meeting.During the interaction, the Gov…

Aizawl, April 16 (IANS) Mizoram Governor General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd) formally marked the commencement of the intensive houselisting and housing census operations under Census 2027 at Lok Bhavan in Aizawl.The Governor urged all census field functionaries to carry out their duties with utmost dedication and sincerity, ensuring that no household is left behind.He emphasised the importance of clearly explaining the census process to individuals who may face difficulties in understanding it, so …