From Rural Andhra Pradesh to US Political Spotlight: The Story of Usha Chilukuri Vance

Usha Chilukuri Vance, the wife of JD Vance, Donald Trump's vice-presidential running mate for the 2024 US elections, comes from a humble village in Andhra Pradesh. Her distant relative, 96-year-old physics professor C Shantamma, hails her connection to their roots and expresses pride in her achievements.

Usha Chilukuri Vance has become a focal point in the US political landscape as the 2024 presidential elections draw near. Though her origins trace back to a quiet village in Andhra Pradesh, her rise to prominence alongside her husband JD Vance, who is Donald Trump's vice-presidential running mate, has brought her roots into public discourse.

Celebrating this connection is C Shantamma, a 96-year-old emeritus physics professor from Vizag, who is Usha's distant relative. Shantamma, speaking to a vernacular news channel, shared her delight and called on Vance to contribute to India, despite her political ascent in the US.

JD Vance was officially nominated as the Republican vice-presidential candidate at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, putting him and Usha on the historic path to challenge the incumbent Biden-Harris duo in the upcoming presidential race.

(With inputs from agencies.)