The President, who will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi, was scheduled to visit the Taj Mahal with his wife, Michelle, on January 27.

A Reuters report claimed that the President was cutting short his visit to be in Saudi Arabia following the demise of Saudi King Abdullah.

The Uttar Pradesh Government has been informally informed about the change of plans and the American security team has already left Agra.

Uttar Pradesh Principal Secretary Navneet Sehgal told the media that the American security team, which was camping in Agra to ensure an unprecedented security cover for the Obamas, has left the city.