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No more His Excellency, it's Hon'ble President

New Delhi, Oct 9 : Colonial era words like ‘His Excellency' used for addressing state dignitaries will soon be passe!  President Pranab Mukherjee has approved a new set of protocol to be used in greetings


Officials said all changes in protocol practice, which have been conveyed to the Ministry of Home Affairs for further action, will be implemented with immediate effect.

“Taking into account inconvenience caused to public during his movement within the city and in order to reduce the burden on police and other agencies, the President has instructed that, to the best extent possible, all functions be organised within Rashtrapati Bhavan premises itself,” it added.

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