New Delhi, Jan. 26 -- As the nation celebrated its 77th Republic Day, President Draupadi Murmu made a grand entrance along Kartavya Path, escorted by the President's Bodyguard, Rashtrapati ke Angrakshak, mounted on magnificent bay and dark bay war horses.
The Bodyguard, the seniormost regiment of the Indian Army, is the only unit authorised to carry two Standards, a distinction bestowed by the President on 16 November 2023.
Leading the ceremonial escort, Colonel Amit Berwal, Commandant of the President's Bodyguard, rode astride his charger Meghdoot,while Lieutenant Colonel Angad Singh Thind, Second-in-Command, rode Sultan to the left of the President's Buggy.
The historic Presidential Buggy, a symbol of India's rich heritage and culture,...