President of India to Witness Ceremonial Change-over of the Army Guard Battalion

The President of India, Shri Pranab Mukherjee will witness a Ceremonial change-over of the Army Guard Battalion stationed in the Rashtrapati Bhavan on April 9, 2014. The function will take place at 1745 hrs. and on the occasion, the President will review the old and new Guard as well as address them. The President’s Bodyguards will also present a musical ride.

Different Infantry units of the Army function as the Army Guard in Rashtrapati Bhavan by rotation and are changed once every three years. The 28 Madras Regiment is leaving Rashtrapati Bhavan after completion of their tenure. They will be replaced by 8 JAK LI (Siachen).

This release issued at 1315 hrs