For the first time in India, a wedding will be held at the President's House. President Murmu has granted permission to CRPF officer Poonam Gupta for her wedding to Assistant Commandant Avnash Kumar.
Delhi: A historic wedding is set to take place at the Rashtrapati Bhavan (President's House) in India for the first time. This momentous occasion will be the wedding of CRPF officer Poonam Gupta and Assistant Commandant Avnash Kumar. Permission for this event has been granted by President Droupadi Murmu herself. Let's delve into what makes this wedding so special and how the permission was granted.
Who is Poonam Gupta?
Poonam Gupta is an assistant woman commando in the CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) and currently serves as a Personal Security Officer (PSO) at the President's House. She also led the women's contingent in the 74th Republic Day parade. Hailing from Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, Poonam Gupta consistently excelled in her studies. She holds a master's degree in Mathematics and English Literature. She completed her B.Ed from Jiwaji University, Gwalior, and secured the 81st rank in the 2018 UPSC CAPF exam.
How was the wedding permission granted?
Obtaining permission for a wedding at the President's House is highly unusual. Poonam Gupta requested President Droupadi Murmu to allow her wedding ceremony to be held on the Rashtrapati Bhavan premises. The President, recognizing her dedication, professionalism, and service to the nation, accepted the request. This will be the first time a wedding is held at the President's House.
Poonam Gupta is marrying Avnash Kumar, an Assistant Commandant in the CRPF currently stationed in Jammu and Kashmir.
Where will the wedding take place?
The wedding will be held at the Mother Teresa Complex within the Rashtrapati Bhavan premises. Only close family members will attend the ceremony.
Poonam Gupta's connection with Prime Minister Modi?
Poonam Gupta gained attention when she was seen walking alongside Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Subsequently, she was referred to as PM Modi's woman commando. However, she is officially a Personal Security Officer at the President's House.
First Wedding at the President's House
This wedding is historic because it marks the first time anyone has been granted permission to marry at the President's House in India. Poonam Gupta and Avnash Kumar's wedding is sure to be a memorable event.
