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Recently, the historic Rajpath was renamed as ‘Kartavya Path’ by Prime Minister.
Key Points:
About Kartavyapath
- Kartavya Path will include the erstwhile Rajpath and Central Vista Lawns.
- It symbolises a shift from erstwhile Rajpath being an icon of power, to Kartavya Path being an example of public ownership and empowerment.
- During British rule, Rajpath was known as Kingsway as an honor to the Emperor of India, King George V, who visited Delhi during the Durbar of 1911.
- The stretch was renamed ‘Rajpath’ following Independence as Rajpath was known as Kingsway.
