In Kurta Pyjamas and Anarkali, JD Vance’s Children Charm Delhi on First India Visit

US Vice President JD Vance lands in Delhi with wife Usha and children dressed in traditional Indian attire; PM Modi to host the family over dinner following key bilateral talks.

New Delhi, April 21, 2025
US Vice President JD Vance, on his maiden official visit to India, arrived in Delhi on Monday morning, accompanied by his wife Usha Vance and their three children. In a touching display of cultural appreciation, the Vance children were seen in ethnic Indian attire as they stepped off the aircraft at Delhi’s Palam Technical Airport.

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Sons Ewan and Blake Vance wore kurta pyjamas, while their daughter Mirabel, just three years old, was dressed adorably in an anarkali suit. The family was warmly welcomed by Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw and received a tri-services ceremonial guard of honour.

Photos shared from the tarmac showed a tender moment as Ewan, dressed in a blue kurta, greeted his father with a hug. He was followed by younger brother Blake, in a cheerful yellow kurta. Little Mirabel was guided carefully down the aircraft steps by staff, after which Mr Vance scooped her up in his arms before meeting Mr Vaishnaw.

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The US Vice President is accompanied by a five-member delegation, which includes officials from the Pentagon and the US State Department.


🕊️ Diplomatic Itinerary & PM Modi Meeting

Later today, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold formal talks with Mr Vance, followed by a private dinner hosted in honour of the visiting dignitary and his family.

During the week, the Vance family is set to explore India’s cultural richness with visits to Jaipur and Agra. Highlights of their itinerary include:

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  • A tour of Amer Palace in Jaipur on Tuesday
  • Mr Vance’s keynote speech at the US-India Business Summit at the Rajasthan International Centre
  • A visit to the Taj Mahal in Agra on Wednesday, followed by an exploration of the Jaipur City Palace

Mr Vance is expected to return to Washington on Thursday after concluding the four-day visit.


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