Usha Vance’s Village In Andhra Rejoices

AMARAVATI, (ANI) – Residents of Vadluru village in Andhra Pradesh, the ancestral home of Usha Vance, wife of U.S. Vice President-elect JD Vance, took to the streets in celebration after Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. election. The village, located in the West Godavari district, has strong ties to Usha, an Indian American lawyer poised to become the first Indian American Second Lady of the United States.

As news of Trump crossing the 270-majority mark spread, villagers burst firecrackers and cheered, marking a proud and festive moment. Just days earlier, on November 4, special prayers were offered by the villagers in support of JD Vance’s success in the election.

In a statement of congratulations, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu extended his best wishes to Usha Vance, lauding her as the first Telugu woman to serve as Second Lady of the United States. “This is a moment of pride for the Telugu community around the world,” he wrote, adding that he hopes to invite the Vances to visit Andhra Pradesh in the near future.

Raised in a San Diego suburb, Usha Vance is the daughter of Indian immigrants and has built an impressive academic and professional career. She served as Managing Editor of the Yale Journal of Law & Technology and Executive Development Editor of The Yale Law Journal before joining Munger, Tolles & Olson as a lawyer. Beyond her career, Usha has played a key role in her husband’s political and literary journey, including his best-selling memoir Hillbilly Elegy, later adapted into a film by Ron Howard in 2020.

In Vadluru, Usha’s grand aunt, Professor C. Santhamma, expressed joy over her niece’s achievement, stating, “Naturally, I feel happy. She belongs to our family, and it is the most important thing.” She also outlined hopes for Usha’s future focus areas, including retaining Indian talent within the country and promoting the revival of Sanskrit.

When asked about her expectations for the upcoming Trump administration’s relationship with India, Professor Santhamma advocated for positive and constructive dialogues, saying, “They should aim at elevating goodness.”