President Droupadi Murmu presented the Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner to the President's Bodyguard at a ceremony in Rashtrapati Bhavan today. The President congratulated the Commandant, Officers and other ranks of the President's Bodyguard for the remarkable display of the parade and the impressive ceremonial attire. She said, this event is even more special as the President's Bodyguard is celebrating 250 years of its raising which is coinciding with Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. The President appreciated President's Bodyguards for their excellent military traditions, professionalism and discipline. She expressed confidence that they will strive with dedication, discipline and valour to maintain the highest traditions of Rashtrapati Bhavan and be an ideal role model for other Regiments of the Indian Army.<br />'' <br />''The President's Bodyguard is the oldest regiment in the Indian Army. This regiment has the unique distinction of being the only military unit of the Indian Army that is privileged to carry the President's Silver Trumpet and Trumpet Banner. This distinction was conferred on the President's Bodyguard in 1923 by the then Viceroy, Lord Reading, on the occasion of the Bodyguard completing 150 years of service. On 27 January 1950, the regiment was renamed the President's Bodyguard.