Inclement Weather Halts Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced that the weekly change of guard ceremony will be cancelled on Saturday due to continued heavy rainfall in Delhi. The weather department has forecasted further showers, prompting the decision. The ceremony is a military tradition that takes place every week.


Devdiscourse News Desk | New Delhi | Updated: 13-09-2024 21:19 IST | Created: 13-09-2024 21:19 IST
Inclement Weather Halts Change of Guard Ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan
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The Rashtrapati Bhavan has announced the cancellation of the weekly change of guard ceremony scheduled for Saturday due to inclement weather. This decision comes as Delhi experiences ongoing heavy rainfall since Friday morning, with the weather department predicting more showers.

The change of guard ceremony is a cherished military tradition that occurs every week to allow a new group of the President's Bodyguards to assume responsibility.

'Due to inclement weather conditions, the change of guard ceremony will not take place tomorrow (September 14) at Rashtrapati Bhavan,' the official statement confirmed.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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