Wedding Bells Ring at Rashtrapati Bhavan for the First Time in History

For the first time in the history of Rashtrapati Bhavan, a wedding ceremony will be held within its premises. President Droupadi Murmu has granted special permission for the wedding of Poonam Gupta, an Assistant Commandant in the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) and a Personal Security Officer (PSO) to the President. The ceremony is set to take place on February 12 at the Mother Teresa Crown Complex within Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Poonam Gupta will be marrying Avneesh Kumar, who is also an Assistant Commandant in the CRPF and currently serving in Jammu and Kashmir. Reports indicate that the President's decision to allow the wedding at Rashtrapati Bhavan was influenced by the fact that both the bride and groom serve in the CRPF.

Due to security considerations, the wedding will be a private affair with only close relatives and a limited number of guests in attendance.

Poonam Gupta hails from Madhya Pradesh and secured the 81st rank in the UPSC Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) examination in 2018. She recently led the CRPF women's contingent during the Republic Day celebrations.