Indians have spotted an interesting connection in the US Vice Presidential race with JD Vance’s GOP VP candidacy. The contest features Kamala Harris, whose heritage traces back to Tamil Nadu, and Usha Chilukuri, Vance’s wife, from Andhra Pradesh. This unique twist has sparked playful discussions on social media, framing the November VP battle as a rivalry between these two Indian states.
Key Highlights:
– JD Vance’s selection as Donald Trump’s running mate in the 2024 US elections brings an India-centric dimension to the VP race.
– Kamala Harris’s roots are linked to Tamil Nadu, while Usha Chilukuri Vance hails from Andhra Pradesh.
– Social media users humorously term the VP battle a contest between Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh.
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Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of Trump’s VP pick JD Vance, is a Yale & Cambridge grad from an Andhra Hindu family. supports him against Kamala Harris, who hails from Tamil Nadu, in the 2024 election.
It’s an election season with a flavorful Andhra vs Tamil Nadu twist!#USPolitics pic.twitter.com/bYmPL2OIKz
— Andhra Nexus (@AndhraNexus) July 16, 2024
Following JD Vance’s announcement as the Republican VP candidate, Indians quickly noted his wife Usha Chilukuri’s Indian heritage. The connection became a topic of interest, with many highlighting the significance of Kamala Harris’s Tamil Nadu roots and Usha Chilukuri’s Andhra Pradesh background, leading to social media jokes about an India-themed VP contest.
One user remarked, “Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of Trump’s VP pick JD Vance, is a Yale & Cambridge grad from an Andhra Hindu family. She supports him against Kamala Harris, who hails from Tamil Nadu, in the 2024 election. It’s an election season with a flavorful Andhra vs Tamil Nadu twist!”
Usha Chilukuri’s Background:
Usha Chilukuri’s parents, academics from Andhra Pradesh, migrated to the US. Her father, Krish Chilukuri, is an aerospace engineering professor at San Diego State University, and her mother, Lakshmi Chilukuri, is a marine molecular biologist and Provost at UC San Diego. Born and raised in San Diego, Usha met JD Vance at Yale University. They married in 2014 and have three children. Usha has held prestigious legal clerkships and is a member of the DC Bar.
This India-connection adds a unique flavor to the 2024 VP race, blending American politics with a touch of Indian state rivalry.
