On September 30, 2025, the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in recognition of 75 years of service since the designation as the PBG in 1950. "Viraat," the Commandant's Charger, which retired in 2022, was also present. The PBG has adopted Viraat after his retirement, which is a unique symbol of the bond between the personnel of PBG and their horses. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had patted this horse at the Republic Day Parade on January 26, 2022.
The President congratulated the PBG for their professional excellence and adherence to military traditions. Established in 1773 as the Governor-General's Bodyguard, the President's Bodyguard is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army. On January 27, 1950, the regiment was renamed the President's Bodyguard. The first President of India, Dr Rajendra Prasad, presented his Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner on May 14, 1957. The PBG is the only Regiment that is permitted two Standards, namely the President's Standard of Body Guard and the Regimental Standard of The PBG. (Release ID: 2173379) This information was posted by PIB Delhi at 9:33 PM on September 30, 2025.
Key Entities Referenced
President's Bodyguard (PBG): Elite regiment of the Indian Army responsible for the President's security and ceremonial duties; recipient of the Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner.
Droupadi Murmu: The President of India who presented the Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG).
Rashtrapati Bhavan: The location where the ceremony presenting the Diamond Jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard (PBG) took place.
President's Secretariat
PRESIDENT OF INDIA PRESENTS DIAMOND
JUBILEE SILVER TRUMPET AND TRUMPET
BANNER TO THE PRESIDENT’S BODYGUARD
Posted On: 30 SEP 2025 9:33PM by PIB Delhi
The President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, presented the diamond jubilee Silver Trumpet and Trumpet
Banner to the President’s Bodyguard (PBG) at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan today (September 30,
2025) in recognition of 75 years of glorious service since the designation as the PBG in 1950.
‘Viraat’, the Commandant’s Charger, which was retired in 2022, was also present on the occasion. PBG has
adopted Viraat after his retirement, which is a unique symbol of the bond between the personnel of PBG and
their horses. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi had patted this horse at the Republic Day Parade on January
26, 2022.In her brief remarks on the ceremony, the President said that we all are proud of the PBG. She congratulated
the PBG for their professional excellence and adherence to the finest military traditions. She expressed
confidence that all the Bodyguards must be knowing that this honour carries with it a significant
responsibility.
The President’s Bodyguard is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army, having been raised as the Governor-
General’s Bodyguard (later the Viceroy’s Bodyguard) in 1773.On January 27, 1950, the regiment was renamed the President’s Bodyguard. Dr Rajendra Prasad, the first
President of India, presented his Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President’s Bodyguard on May
14, 1957.
The PBG is the only Regiment that is permitted two ‘Standards’, namely the President’s Standard of Body
Guard and the Regimental Standard of The PBG.
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(Release ID: 2173379)