Rashtrapati Bhavan To Host First Wedding In Its Premises After President’s Nod

In a historic first, the gates of Rashtrapati Bhavan will be opened to host a wedding ceremony within its premises on February 12.

This comes as President Droupadi Murmu was “highly impressed” by the service and conduct of the person whose wedding has been scheduled in the complex and gave the nod for the same.

According to reports, the President suggested holding the marriage ceremony at the Mother Teresa Crown Complex in Rashtrapati Bhavan after she came to know about the wedding, however, there has been no official word from the Rashtrapati Bhavan yet.

The wedding is expected to be attended only by close relatives and friends.

Who Is The First Person To Get Married In Rashtrapati Bhavan?
Poonam Gupta, a Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer who is posted as a PSO at the Rashtrapati Bhavan and had led CRPF’s all-women contingent during the 74th Republic Day parade, will be the first person to get married in the complex.

She will marry an assistant commandant, Avneesh Kumar, who is currently posted in Jammu and Kashmir, reports said. Preparations are being made for the wedding, which will have a restricted guest list.

Poonam Gupta has a bachelor’s in Mathematics, a master’s in English Literature, and a BEd from Jiwaji University, Gwalior. She secured the 81st rank in the 2018 UPSC CAPF exam and has served in a Naxal-affected area of Bihar. Active on Instagram, she shares pictures in her CRPF uniform and inspires students, especially on women’s empowerment. She also raises awareness about various campaigns she leads.