Change of Guard Ceremony Canceled Due to South Korean President's Visit
No change of guard ceremony on April 18: Rashtrapati Bhavan
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The Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi announced that the change of guard ceremony scheduled for April 18, 2026, will not occur. This cancellation is due to preparations for the upcoming state visit of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who aims to strengthen bilateral relations.
- 01Change of guard ceremony on April 18, 2026, is canceled.
- 02Cancellation is due to preparations for South Korean President's visit.
- 03The ceremony is a weekly military tradition at Rashtrapati Bhavan.
- 04President Lee Jae Myung's visit focuses on trade, defense, and technology.
- 05The state visit begins on April 18, 2026.
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The Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi has announced that there will be no change of guard ceremony on April 18, 2026. This weekly military tradition, which allows a fresh group of the President’s bodyguards to take charge, is canceled to accommodate rehearsals for the ceremonial reception of South Korean President Lee Jae Myung. His three-day visit to India aims to enhance bilateral ties in areas such as trade, defense, and critical technologies amid increasing geopolitical tensions. The visit is scheduled to commence on the same day as the canceled ceremony.
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