Obama cancels Agra leg of visit

The U.S. President, who will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, was scheduled to visit the Taj Mahal with his wife, Michelle, on January 27.

U.S. President Barack Obama has cancelled the Agra leg of his India visit, Agra’s District Magistrate has confirmed.

The President, who will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations, was scheduled to visit the Taj Mahal with his wife, Michelle, on January 27.

“It’s possible that he might leave India earlier,” a government source said, adding that no reason had been given for the cancellation of the Agra visit.

The UP government has been informally informed about the change of plans and the American security team has already left Agra.

OBAMA’S VISIT TO INDIA

DAY 1: JANUARY 25, 2015

• » Arrival in the morning
• » Rashtrapathi Bhavan Ceremonial
• » Homage to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat
• » Bilateral discussions with PM Narendra Modi,    followed by a luncheon
• » Meeting with President Pranab Mukherjee
• » Banquet hosted by the President

DAY 2: JANUARY 26, 2015

• » Republic Day function
• » Rashtrapathi Bhavan Ceremonial
• » ‘At home’ with Pranab Mukherjee
• » Round table with CEOs

DAY 3: JANUARY 27, 2015

• » To address a select gathering
• » Visit to Agra to see the Taj Mahal
• » Back to Delhi
• » Leaves for the US