President Kovind joins the Ceremonial of the change of Army Guard at Rashtrapati Bhavan

President Ram Nath Kovind today has attended the Ceremony of change over of the Army Guard battalion stationed at Rashtrapati Bhavan.

Today, the 5th Battalion of the 1st Gorkha Rifles has handed over the charge to the 6th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment after completed of its three and half years tenure.

Indian President Mr. Ram Nath Kovind has confirmed the news on his official Twitter handle.

The 5th Battalion of the 1st Gorkha Rifles, on completion of its three and half years tenure as Ceremonial Army Guard Battalion, handed over the charge to the 6th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment. pic.twitter.com/oD899FTezN

— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) November 28, 2020

President Kovind said, “The Army Guard Battalion performs ceremonial duties at various important events such as Guard of Honours to the dignitaries, Republic Day Parade, Independence Day Parade, Beating the Retreat Ceremony apart from performing ceremonial guard duties at Rashtrapati Bhavan.”

Ram Nath Kovind is an Indian politician serving as the 14th and current President of India.