Monday, January 26, 2015

US President Barack Obama 'breaks' American and Indian traditions for Republic Day

Nepal Travel Book:: New Delhi, India:: Jan 26 2015

US President Barack Obama today broke Secret Service's sacred security protocol by remaining in the open for more than two hours when he graced the Republic Day celebrations here as the Chief Guest.

He also departed from the tradition of not accompanying President of India and preferred to be driven to the venue in his own multi-layered bulletproof car 'The Beast'.

Obama spent over two hours in the open as the Chief Guest of India's 66th Republic Day celebrations.

Source: The Economic Times