Visakhapatnam: For the people of
Andhra Pradesh, the visit of US vice president J D Vance and Second Lady Usha Vance to India was more than just a formal diplomatic engagement; it felt like a heartfelt homecoming.
As Usha was seen dressing her children in Indian attire during their visit to landmarks on Monday, many Telugu people felt a personal connection. Some even described Vance's India visit as akin to visiting his in-laws' place.
Meanwhile, amid the Vance family's visit, revenue officials in Andhra Pradesh started inquiries into Usha's links to various parts of the state, including her 96-year-old grandmother, Prof Santhamma, who resides in Visakhapatnam. According to sources, the inquiries were made to allow for any last-minute adjustments to Usha Vance's travel plans. "Recently, some relatives told me that Usha enquired about my whereabouts. I was told that she really liked the physics lessons I teach and the lectures I give (at Centurion University, Vizianagaram). Were Andhra part of her itinerary, Usha would certainly come to meet me," Santhamma added.
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J Umamaheswara Rao is an Assistant Editor, at the Times of India-...
Read MoreJ Umamaheswara Rao is an Assistant Editor, at the Times of India-Visakhapatnam. He reports on urban development affairs, civic infrastructure, planning policies, education, health, science, emerging technologies, startups, research, and data-driven stories. He holds postgraduate degrees in journalism & mass communication, business administration, and English, plus several fellowships & short-term courses.
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