JD Vance in India: After Amber Fort, US VP set to tour Anokhi Museum and Rajasthan International Centre; Here¡¯s what we know
US Vice President JD Vance is on a four-day visit to India with stops in New Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra. After meeting PM Narendra Modi in Delhi, he toured Amber Fort with Rajasthan CM Bhajan Lal Sharma and is staying at the historic Rambagh Palace
US Vice President JD Vance is currently on a four-day official visit to India. He landed in New Delhi and later arrived in Jaipur on Monday evening with his wife Usha and their three children. His visit includes a combination of diplomatic meetings and cultural experiences in three cities: Delhi, Jaipur, and Agra.
A meeting with PM Modi on day one
On the first day of his India tour, JD Vance met Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the PM¡¯s residence in New Delhi. The two leaders spoke about strengthening bilateral relations and trade between the United States and India. Vance was joined by his family during this meeting, which marked the beginning of his multi-city itinerary in the country.
Cultural tour in Jaipur with Rajasthan CM
On the second day of his visit, JD Vance, along with his wife and children, toured Jaipur¡¯s Amber Fort. Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma welcomed the US Vice President and held a brief courtesy meeting at the historic site. The Vance family watched a cultural performance at the fort, reflecting the rich heritage of Rajasthan.
#WATCH | Rajasthan: Vice President of the United States, JD Vance, along with Second Lady Usha Vance and their children at Jaipur's Amber Fort. pic.twitter.com/COCRhmzizo
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The tour schedule for the day included stops at Amer Fort, Panna Meena Kund, and the Anokhi Museum from 9 am to 11:30 am. After lunch in the Amer Fort area, they are expected to reach the Rajasthan International Centre by 2:45 pm and return to their hotel, Rambagh Palace, by 4 pm.
Staying at the iconic Rambagh palace
The Vance family is staying at the Rambagh Palace in Jaipur, a former royal residence built in 1835. Now managed by Taj Hotels, the palace has served as a royal guesthouse and hunting lodge in the past. It has restaurants such as Suvarna Mahal, known for its grand 18th-century-style ballroom setting.
Ahead in the itinerary
JD Vance¡¯s India visit will continue with upcoming stops in Agra. His tour is a mix of official discussions with cultural engagement.
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Nancy Jaiswal is a journalist who started her career in reporting and has covered both hard and soft news. From serious city news developments to lighthearted lifestyle pieces, she has written on almost everything hapenning in India (except maybe alien invasions¡ªyet!). For her, writing isn¡¯t just work; it¡¯s a passion, an obsession, and sometimes the reason she forgets to reply to texts.
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