All You Need To Know About Obama's R-Day Outing


BANGALORE: Tableaux are set, Dates have been finalized and in the midst of gathering of whooping 1.25 lakh people, Barack Obama is all set to visit Indian shores on 25th of January.

Although, the top U.S. officials have described Obama’s visit as an "important message" to the world about the two nations' commitment to realize the full potential of their relationship, people are still curious to know more about the Republic Day’s outing.

NDTV has thrown lights on some facts on Obama’s visit, here is the enlisting. It is been reported that President Obama has to follow certain Indian protocols that might not allow him to board on his bulletproof car, known as “the Beast” to reach the venue with the President.

In spite of that Obama will be enjoying the ride of 18-feet long, 8 ton presidential car which has some fantastic features to boast upon like, it can resist bombs, has puncture resistant tyres, night vision camera and a driver trained by the secret service who can perform a 180-degree turn. The car has a direct phone line to the Vice President and the Pentagon.

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