India celebrates 66th Republic Day with Gaiety

India is celebrating 66th Republic Day today, and US President Barack Obama is the chief guest.

US Senate terms it as great honor and a big occasion for both nations.

Indian constitution has came into force on Jan 26, the day is being celebrated as Republic Day.

President Pranab Mukherjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted people on this occasion. Indian tri-colour flag has been furled across the country with gaiety.

Both the nations, had many rounds of dialogues on various core issues including nuclear, that has been jammed since 2008.

This is the first time in India history, that US President was the chief guest. Obama arrived on Jan 25, and he greeted the people of India in Indian style.

In the parade, India for the first time displayed recently acquired long-range maritime surveillance and anti-submarine P-8I aircraft and long-range advanced MiG-29K fighter plane.  

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US President Barack Obama is on Three Days Visit to India

US President Barak Obama is coming to India on three days visit. His aircraft Air Force One has taken off from Andrew Air Force Base today. Much awaited visit for India and US, both the leaders would be discussing many issues including terrorism.

Obama is the chief guest for Republic Day Parade to be held on Jan 26. He will be spending around two hours at the parade function. Security has been beefed up in all the areas including New Delhi.

He was scheduled to visit Taj Mahal in Agra. But, officials have confirmed about cancellation of Obama’s visit. However, no specific reason was cited for the cancellation. Obama expressed regret of not visiting Agra in Uttar Pradesh.

He is will arrive in New Delhi on Jan 25 and likely to held many rounds of meeting with political and business leaders. And, Obama and Narendra Modi will address the nation in ‘Man Ki Baat’ radio show to be aired on All India Radio on Jan 27.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been addressing nation through ‘Man Ki Baat’ every month on All India Radio since October 2014.

US President Obama is scheduled to meet 17 Chief Executive Officers of Indian Corporation in New Delhi during his three-day visit. And all the CEOs will be meeting their counterparts.

Indian economy has been showing signs for revive and stock markets have been rallying in India. It is perfect time for India and US to sign some business and bilateral deals.

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