US Vice President JD Vance is set to embark on a four-day trip to India this Monday. Accompanying him will be his wife Usha Vance, of Indian descent, and their three children. During their visit, the Vance family plans to explore New Delhi, Agra, and Jaipur. Usha Vance, the first Second Lady of Indian origin, has been in the spotlight since JD assumed office.
Tied the Knot in Hindu Traditions
Born in San Diego, California, Usha Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrant parents. Her father is an alumnus of IIT Madras, while her mother is a molecular biologist. Usha met JD Vance at Yale Law School, and their friendship blossomed into love, leading to a Hindu wedding in 2014. They now share three children.
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JD Vance, a Catholic, is married to Usha, who does not identify as Christian. In an interview, Usha mentioned that her parents are Hindu, and the religion plays a substantial role in her life. She attributes her upbringing and values to Hinduism. JD had stated that Usha inspires him spiritually and attends church with him, despite not planning to convert.
JD's Childhood of Struggle
JD Vance and Usha Chilukuri's backgrounds are starkly different. During JD's childhood, his mother struggled with addiction, leading his grandmother to raise him. Despite financial hardships, JD navigated numerous obstacles to rise where he is today. Contrary to JD's upbringing, Usha experienced a nurturing environment focused on academics, with her parents excelling in their fields.
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At Yale Law School, despite their differences, JD and Usha collaborated on a writing project, and what began as camaraderie gradually turned romantic. JD once described how thoughts of Usha occupied his mind, with friends noticing his transformation. Learning Usha was single, JD confessed his feelings, sparking a deepening relationship.
A Relationship that Set an Example
Overcoming personal differences and societal challenges, Usha stood by JD, who was adapting to new surroundings owing to his background. In 2014, marriage gave their bond a new perspective. Introducing JD at the Republican National Convention, Usha remarked, 'Meeting, falling in love, and marrying JD would not have been possible without this great nation.' Depicting JD as a meat-and-potatoes guy, she shared how he adapted to enjoy vegetarian meals and even cooked Indian cuisine for her mother.
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The couple's bond has propelled them to significant heights in America, with JD transitioning from a venture capitalist and author to the Vice President of the United States. Usha, a distinguished lawyer, has served as a law clerk at the US Supreme Court until 2018.
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Usha Chilukuri and JD Vance are proud parents of three children — sons Evan and Vivek and a daughter Mirabel. Usha's parents originate from the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh before settling in San Diego, California, where Usha attended Mount Carmel High School, later earning her law degree from Yale Law School.
