US Vice President JD Vance, accompanied by his wife Usha and their three children, started their four-day visit to India with a trip to the Akshardham Temple in Delhi.
US Vice President JD Vance visited the Akshardham Temple in Delhi with his wife Usha and their three children on Monday. Vance began his four-day official visit to India with a visit to the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple with Second Lady Usha Vance, and their children, Vivek, Ewan, and Mirabel. After his visit, the US Vice President thanked the Akshardham Temple for its hospitality and kindness, and shared that his kids in particular had loved the experience.
“Thank you all so much for your hospitality and kindness in welcoming me and my family to this beautiful place. It is a great credit to India that you built a beautiful temple with precision and care. Our kids in particular loved it. God Bless,” the US Vice President said in a statement.
The temple’s spokesperson, Radhika Shukla shared that the US Vice President spent around 55 minutes exploring the temple, admiring its architecture, and offering prayers for world peace.
#WATCH | Delhi: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, Second Lady Usha Vance, along with their children, reach Akshardham Temple. pic.twitter.com/y0D2zp1lBi
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JD Vance to meet PM Modi
JD Vance and his family landed at Palam Airport on Monday, where they were welcomed by Union Minister for Railways and Information and Broadcasting Ashwini Vaishnaw. Vance was also given a ceremonial Guard of Honour, marking the start of his first official visit to India.
The US Vice President is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi at 6:30 pm today at the PM’s residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Prime Minister Modi is also expected to host Vance and his family for a meal in the national capital.
