CRPF officer Poonam Gupta gets married at Rashtrapati Bhavan
Learn about Poonam Gupta's impressive journey as a CRPF Assistant Commandant and her leadership role at the Republic Day Parade, showcasing her dedication and achievements.
Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official residence of India's president, hosted a wedding. The ceremony took place inside the complex of the world’s second-largest residence of the head of state on February 12 after President Droupadi Murmu granted special approval.
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Who is Poonam Gupta?
The bride is Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) officer Poonam Gupta, who is currently appointed at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. Hailing from Madhya Pradesh’s Shivpuri, Poonam Gupta is a CRPF Assistant Commandant and is serving as a Personal Security Officer (PSO) at the president’s residence. Gupta led the all-women contingent at the 74th Republic Day Parade.
Gupta holds a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics, a Bachelor of Education (BEd) and a master's degree in English Literature. In 2018, she attained an impressive rank of 81 in the UPSC CAPF exam.
Before her current role at the president’s residence, she also served in Naxal-affected areas of Bihar.
Apart from her professional achievements, Gupta also has an active social media profile on Instagram, where she posts inspiring content like motivational messages for students and her work. Her passion for service is evident through her online presence, which empowers other women as well.
President Murmu was reportedly highly impressed by her dedication and professionalism. Gupta tied the knot with fellow CRPF officer Avneesh Kumar.
An earlier version of this article incorrectly claimed that it was the first such event in history, but a PIB Fact Check clarified that the claim was fake and President's Estate has been the venue of several weddings since its inception.
(With inputs from agencies)
