Obamas head to ITC Maurya ahead of ceremonial welcome

January 25, 2015 10:00

The presidential entourage will now be driving down to the ITC Maurya, where the US first couple will be staying.

Obama will be accorded a ceremonial welcome at noon at the majestic Rashtrapati Bhawan by President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Thereafter, he will pay homage to Mahatma Gandhi at the Rajghat and participate in a tree planting event there.

Obama will then join Modi for a restricted working lunch at the Hyderabad House and participate in a "walk and talk" with the Prime Minister there.

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