US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his family, visited New Delhi’s Akshardham Temple, where they posed for group photographs, with his three children drawing special attention in their charming traditional Indian outfits.
On the first day of his four-day visit to India, US Vice President JD Vance visited the iconic Akshardham Temple in New Delhi along with his wife Usha Vance and their three children. The visit, steeped in cultural significance, turned into a charming moment of soft diplomacy as the Vance children stole the show dressed in vibrant traditional Indian attire, complete with flower garlands.
The Vice President and his family were seen admiring the intricate carvings and grandeur of the temple complex. The group posed for photos in front of the temple’s ornate backdrop, with Vance and his Indian-American wife, Usha, offering prayers and taking a brief spiritual pause before official meetings.
JD Vance’s arrival in India comes amid heightened trade tensions between the two nations, as the US contemplates raising tariffs on Indian exports from 10% to 26% if a trade deal is not reached soon. The visit is expected to be critical in reinvigorating India-US ties, especially as Vance prepares for a key meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi later today.
According to the White House, the bilateral talks will focus on the finalisation of a long-pending trade pact and broader strategic cooperation. Vance’s trip is both politically and personally symbolic, as it also highlights his Indian heritage through Usha Vance and showcases cultural ties between the two countries.
Following their stop in Delhi, the Vance family is scheduled to visit Jaipur on April 22 and Agra on April 23, where they are expected to continue engaging with India’s rich cultural and historical heritage.
