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Raj Niwas (Hindi for "Government Residence"), is the common name of the official residences of the Lieutenant Governors of Union territories of India and may refer to:

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List of Raj Niwas

Union TerritoryRaj NiwasLocationPhotoWebsite
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Raj Niwas, Port Blair Port Blair Official Website
Ladakh Raj Niwas, Leh Leh Official Website
National Capital Territory of Delhi Raj Niwas, Delhi Delhi Official Website
Puducherry Raj Niwas, Pondicherry Puducherry Le palais du Gouvernement (Pondichery, Inde) (13995096515).jpg Official Website

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