Obama to meet Congress party leaders today

After attending the Republic Day parade at the majestic Rajpath, US President Barack Obama would meet Congress party leaders on Monday, the White House said.

A meeting with Congress party leaders was not initially on US President Obama’s agenda, made public so far.

But it has been customary for US leaders, including the President, to meet leaders of the opposition parties during their India trip.

The White House, however, did not release the names of the Congress leaders who would be meeting Obama. The meeting is scheduled for 3pm and is closed for the press.

Obama will participate in the Republic Day celebrations as the chief guest at the invitation of the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. First Lady Michelle Obama will also attend the celebrations.

After his meeting with Congress party leaders, Obama will attend a reception with President Pranab Mukherjee.

In the evening, Obama will participate in a CEO roundtable at the Taj Palace Hotel with Modi and deliver remarks at a US-India business summit, said the White House.

Here's his full update for Monday:

10:00 am: President Obama and First Lady Michelle participate in the Republic of India Day Parade

Rajpath

3:00 pm: President Obama meets Congress party leaders

ITC Maurya Hotel

4:05 pm: President Obama and Prime and First Lady Michelle Obama attend a reception with President Mukherjee

Rashtrapati Bhawan

5:35 pm: President Obama and Prime and Minister Modi participate in a CEO roundtable

Taj Palace Hotel

6:40 pm: President Obama and Prime and Minister Modi deliver remarks at a US-India business summit

Taj Palace Hotel