JD Vance India visit LIVE: US Vice President visits Akshardham Temple with family

United States Vice President JD Vance’s visit to India kickstarted on Monday as he arrived at the Palam airport along with his family. This is JD Vance’s first official visit to India and is scheduled for four days, from April 21 to 24. This comes after his official visit to Italy.

JD Vance landed in Delhi at around 9:30 am and headed straight for Akshardham Temple along with his wife Usha Vance and three children – Ewan, Vivek, and Maribel. He is scheduled to meet Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday evening at the latter’s residence, 7, Lok Kalyan Marg. Apart from Delhi, Vance will also visit Jaipur and Agra on Tuesday and Wednesday respectively before leaving on Thursday morning.

JD Vance, along with his wife Usha Vance and their children were received by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw at the Palam airport. The US Vice President also received a ceremonial Guard of Honour upon his arrival.

According to the Ministry of External Affairs, PM Modi and JD Vance will hold talks on a variety of topics. “This is an Official Visit. He will be meeting the Prime Minister. And with the United States of America, we have a Comprehensive Strategic Global Partnership. So, when you have that level of partnership with any country, obviously you will discuss all relevant issues,” MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said on Thursday.

Several hoardings have been put up across Delhi to welcome Vance and the city’s traffic police has issued an advisory across several time slots during the day to ensure smooth flow of traffic. People are mostly advised to avoid some routes in Central Delhi and use public transport if possible.

JD Vance’s India visit | Key points

The timing of JD Vance’s India visit is critical as it comes amid a global trade war after the US announced punishing reciprocal tariffs on several countries across the globe, including India.

PM Modi and JD Vance are expected to discuss several bilateral issues during their meeting. India believes that the meeting will strengthen ties between the two countries.

JD Vance’s visit comes weeks after US’ Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard also visited India for a geopolitical conference.

During the visit, JD Vance will be accompanied by his wife Usha, their children and other senior members of the US administration, according to the White House.