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Rajpath Erased From Signboards Near India Gate After Being Renamed
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Rajpath Erased From Signboards Near India Gate After Being Renamed

[ad_1] Rajpath written on one of the signages was scrapped near India Gate.New Delhi: The old name of New Delhi's ceremonial boulevard -- Rajpath -- has been scraped off the signages mounted around the periphery of the India Gate hexagon, after its rechristening to 'Kartavya Path'.The move comes after the area's civic body recently issued a notice approving the renaming of the historic road at its special meeting on September 7.Signages around the India Gate hexagon are mounted on stainless steel-made unipoles with horizontal plates bearing white text on green background.Late Friday night, one of the signages with three green plates bore name of two streets -- Sher Shah Suri Marg and Dr Zakir Hussain Marg -- while 'Rajpath' inscribed earlier in the top plate could be seen scraped off, as...
“Rename Rajasthan As Kartavyasthan”: Shashi Tharoor On Renaming Rajpath
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“Rename Rajasthan As Kartavyasthan”: Shashi Tharoor On Renaming Rajpath

[ad_1] Shashi Tharoor also asked if Raj Bhavans will now be renamed Kartavya Bhavans.New Delhi: Congress leader Shashi Tharoor on Saturday took a swipe at the government over the renaming of Rajpath as Kartavya Path and asked if all Raj Bhavans should not also be rechristened as Kartavya Bhavans.He further went on to say that Rajasthan should be renamed Kartavyasthan."If Raj Path is to be renamed Kartavya Path, shouldn't all Raj Bhavans become Kartavya Bhavans," he said on Twitter."Why stop there? Rename Rajasthan as Kartavyasthan?" he also said.The government changed the name of Rajpath to Kartavya Path with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying Rajpath symbolised India's "slavery" and so has been consigned to history.TMC MP Mahua Moitra had also raised a similar question on Friday when s...
Trinamool’s Mahua Moitra Keeps ‘Kartavya’ Jibes Coming: New Target Is…
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Trinamool’s Mahua Moitra Keeps ‘Kartavya’ Jibes Coming: New Target Is…

[ad_1] Mahua Moitra is among the most trenchant critics of the Modi government and the BJP.New Delhi: Trinamool leader Mahua Moitra scored a hat-trick of swipes, referencing the renaming of Delhi's Rajpath to Kartavya Path, as she assailed the Bengal BJP chief Sukanta Majumdar, with a series of puns designed around replacing the word "Raj" with "Kartavya" on Saturday.Rajdhani Express became Kartavyadhani Express, Raj Kachoris became Kartavya kachoris and Raj Bhog became Kartavya bhog in the taunts.Meanwhile new BJP in charge for WB can ride on the Kartavyadhani Express to Sealdah enjoying his Kartavya kachoris followed by a nice sweet Kartavya bhog. Yummy.— Mahua Moitra (@MahuaMoitra) September 10, 2022The tweet was the latest in a line of such posts mocking the renaming of Delhi's cerem...
Himachal Congress MLA Welcomes Centre’s Decision To Rename Rajpath
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Himachal Congress MLA Welcomes Centre’s Decision To Rename Rajpath

[ad_1] The name of Britishers on every building should be changed, said Himachal Congress leader.Shimla: Congress MLA Vikramaditya Singh on Thursday welcomed the decision of Narendra Modi-led BJP government to change the name of Rajpath to 'Kartavya Path' in New Delhi.In a Facebook post in Hindi on Thursday, Shimla Rural MLA said "Renaming Raj Path as Kartavya Path is a welcome step".The son of late Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh and the state Congress president Pratibha Singh said "British rule ended. The name of Britishers on every building should be changed".The New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC) had in its special meeting on Wednesday approved a proposal received from the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to rename Rajpath as 'Kartavya Path'.The entire stretch an...
Proud To Be A Part Of It, Say Workers Involved In Central Vista Project
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Proud To Be A Part Of It, Say Workers Involved In Central Vista Project

[ad_1] Prime Minister Modi said the renaming of the stretch has given the country new energy.New Delhi: "With the redevelopment of the entire stretch, I have also become a part of this historic work. I will never forget this moment," beamed Neeraj Kumar, who was among the 16 workers who were part of the Central Vista Avenue redevelopment and met Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday."People will come here and see my work forever. I feel proud to have been a part of it," the 25-year-old from Bihar's Bhagalpur told PTI.Prime Minister Modi inaugurated Kartavya Path, earlier known as Rajpath, stretching from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate in New Delhi on Thursday.He thanked workers involved in the development of the 2.5-km-long Kartavya Path and said that they not only built it but also...
Kartavya Path Live Updates: PM Modi To Inaugurate Kartavya Path Today
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Kartavya Path Live Updates: PM Modi To Inaugurate Kartavya Path Today

[ad_1] Kartavya Path: PM Modi will also unveil a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate.New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-named Kartavya Path - a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate - today. PM Modi will also unveil a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate.The revamped Rajpath and Central Vista lawns in the heart of Delhi will be open to the public soon.The entire stretch has been revamped under the Modi government's ambitious Central Vista redevelopment project.'Kartavya Path' will exhibit beautified landscapes, lawns with walkways, added green spaces, refurbished canals, new amenity blocks, improved signages and vending kiosks.Here are the LIVE updates on inauguration of Kartavya Path:Get NDTV UpdatesTurn on notification...
Inauguration Of Kartavya Path: Delhi Police Advisory On Routes To Avoid
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Inauguration Of Kartavya Path: Delhi Police Advisory On Routes To Avoid

[ad_1] General traffic movement will be diverted from specific roads from 6 pm to 9 pm.New Delhi: The traffic police have made arrangements to ensure smooth vehicular movement in central Delhi where restrictions have been imposed for Thursday when Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the newly-christened Kartavya Path - a stretch from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate.General traffic movement will be diverted from specific roads from 6 pm to 9 pm, officials said on Wednesday.The Delhi Police said the arrangements have been made to facilitate the safety of pedestrians and ensure smooth movement of traffic in the New Delhi district.According to the traffic advisory, vehicular movement will be diverted from roads such as Tilak Marg (From C-hexagon to Bhagwan Dass Road crossing), Pura...
Rajpath Renamed, PM To Inaugurate Kartavya Path Tomorrow, Unveil Netaji Bose Statue
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Rajpath Renamed, PM To Inaugurate Kartavya Path Tomorrow, Unveil Netaji Bose Statue

[ad_1] PM Modi will inaugurate the newly-named Kartavya Path - from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India GateNew Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will on Thursday inaugurate the newly-named Kartavya Path - a stretch of the Central Vista from Rashtrapati Bhavan to India Gate that will have red granite walkways with greenery all around, refurbished canals, state-wise food stalls, new amenity blocks and vending kiosks.According to the government, it symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.PM Modi will also unveil a statue of Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose at India Gate. These steps are in line with the Prime Minister's second 'Panch Pran' for New India in Amrit Kaal: 'remove any trace of colonial mindset', ...