Namaste POTUS: India gives warm welcome to US President Obama

US President Barack Obama today arrived for a two-day visit, during which he will create history as the first US President to be chief guest at India’s Republic Day Parade.

Highlighting the significance of Obama’s visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi broke protocol to welcome the President at the Palam Airport.

PM @narendramodi received President @BarackObama and @MichelleObama at the airport in Delhi.

— PMO India (@PMOIndia) January 25, 2015

Not just Modi, the rest of India too gave a warm welcome to Mr. President. Here’s what they had to say.

This tweet is dedicated to all those who said "No one knows him outside Gujarat" :)) #SwagatObama #NamastePOTUS pic.twitter.com/Bv6IRjErka

— vande_mataram (@Vande_Mataram) January 25, 2015

And its #NamastePOTUS ! Can't resist posting this one! pic.twitter.com/Ko0yQCE9i5

— Sagarika Ghose (@sagarikaghose) January 25, 2015

Prime Minister @narendramodi happily hugs the leader of the country that denied him a visa till he became PM. #NamastePOTUS

— Madhu Menon (@madmanweb) January 25, 2015

Feels good to see an Indian flag on the "BEAST".#NamastePOTUS

— raghavapudi yamini (@93yamini) January 25, 2015

Where the Lotus meets the POTUS. Welcome to India, President Obama. #NamastePOTUS #NamasteObama

— Arjun Gooptu (@arjungooptu) January 25, 2015

#NamastePOTUS #ObamaInIndia Athithi Devo Bhava! Welcome to India Mr. President! Thank you for coming @BarackObama! Thank you @narendramodi!

— Kumud Shukla (@Thats_What_IAm) January 25, 2015

Each time I watch Obama with any other leader, it's a pleasant sight to witness him control the whole situation! #NamastePOTUS

— Hasmeet Kaur (@IAmPerseverant) January 25, 2015

@narendramodi I am sure Sir, the #modiobama hug goes beyond symbolism. Awaiting some path breaking agreements #NamastePOTUS #ObamaInIndia

— Mahesh MV (@crackthecrux) January 25, 2015

@MEAIndia @narendramodi @BarackObama the jadoo ki jhappi moment! Kudos! #NamastePOTUS #NamasteObama @ndtv @ibnlive

— meenakshi (@pashamom) January 25, 2015

@ndtv After nehru ,modi is the firstperson who hugs US President at his welcome in India #NamastePOTUS

— Akash (@akashcool20) January 25, 2015

Also Read

Nah Taj! Cancellation of Obama’s Agra visit draws hilarious reactions

Obama facts that will surprise you

8 situations Obama will find himself in on his R-Day trip

Top 10 Obama bloopers