Former US President Obama to visit India on December 1

Former US President Barack Obama will be in New Delhi on December 1 to participate in a Town Hall organised by the Obama Foundation, to “expand the conversation about what it means to be an active citizen and make an impact.”

In a statement, the foundation identified India as among the world’s “most culturally, religiously, linguistically, and ethnically diverse nations.”

Recognising the strength of the country’s below-35 “engaged and passionate generation”, it credited these citizens with “finding innovative ways to create positive change across India – change that benefits the world.”

“President Obama believes that countries are strongest when we empower our young people – because ultimately, they’re the ones who will shape our future,” said Bernadette Meehan, Executive Director of International Programs at the foundation.

The event in India comes after similar programmes were held in Germany, Indonesia, and Brazil, this year.