Lady ADCs get ready for Pratibha Patil

The Rashtrapati Bhawan has already started making preparations for the arrival of the new occupant next month. Four lady officers, all single and below 25, belonging to the Armed Forces, have been already identified for appointment as ADCs in the event of Pratibha Patil getting elected. The rule book requires the ADCs to be young and single and are selected from the Indian Army, IndianAir Force and the Indian Navy to serve the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces. Anyone getting married is immediately replaced because of this rule.The relatives of Pratibha Patil have already visited the Rashtrapati Bhawan to indicate the immediate changes required to be made before she moves in. The staff was told that she has a knee problem and hence hand-rests have been fitted on the commode to help her get up without difficulty.The relatives have also told the staff that at least eight family members of the would-be President would be staying with her and as such the staff is getting 10 rooms ready for them in the Rashtrapati Bhawan. Past Presidents have required as many as 15 rooms for their family members. Dr Kalam was the only exception to have just three rooms for the family members.