US President Barack Obama and the first family of America are to visit India for Republic Day ( January 26, 2015) and then visit the Taj Mahal on January 27.
At least 10,000 paramilitary troopers will join the 80,000-strong Delhi police to ensure fool-proof security in and around Rajpath where the main Republic Day function will be held. Unlike in previous years, access to Rajpath has already been closed while roads criss-crossing Rajpath like Rafi Marg, Janpath and Man Singh Road will be shut for general public a day or two before January 26.
"We will do everything that is possible to ensure his stay here is comfortable, is something that he will cherish for a long, long time," External Affairs Ministry Spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin said. He was replying to a volley of questions about preparations for the high-profile visit.
Obama and family will also visit the Taj Mahal. The Uttar Pradesh Government has asked the Centre to provide an additional ten paramilitary companies as security for the January 27 visit of US President Barack Obama to the Taj Mahal in Agra.