President’s former ADC Rishabh Sambyal reveals why he retired from Army
Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal, former Aide-de-Camp to President Droupadi Murmu, has retired from the Indian Army at age 30. He cited the need to prioritize family and personal life, noting the extreme demands and restrictions of the ADC role.
Why it matters
The story sheds light on the personal sacrifices and rigid lifestyle requirements faced by high-ranking military officers serving in elite ceremonial roles.
When Major Rishabh Singh Sambyal was spotted alongside the Indian President Droupadi Murmu as her Aide-de-Camp (ADC) for the first time, he quickly became a national crush. Since then, the cameras have captured their growing bond, which many have described as resembling that of a mother and son. Now, as he has chosen to leave the Army and retire from service, the camera is once again turning towards Sambyal, this time to understand his life, his journey and the decision behind walking away from the uniform at just 30.The former Special Forces officer and Aide-de-Camp to President Droupadi Murmu recently opened up about his decision on Raj Shamani’s podcast, describing premature retirement as one of the hardest decisions of his life. Later, he made a video explaining his hard decision.
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