US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday arrived at Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s residence at 7 Lok Kalyan Marg in New Delhi for a meeting set to begin shortly. Vance, accompanied by his Indian-origin wife Usha and their three children, began his maiden visit to India on Monday with a tour of prominent cultural landmarks in New Delhi.
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The Vance family commenced their day with a visit to the Swaminarayan Akshardham Temple, located near the banks of the Yamuna River. Later, they stopped by the Central Cottage Industries Emporium (CCIE) at Janpath, a government-run showroom renowned for its collection of traditional Indian handloom and handicraft products.
According to PTI, CCIE General Manager Meera Somani said, “It was a wonderful visit and he (Vance) enjoyed it a lot. We were quite enthusiastic. He also purchased some items from our showroom.”
Anil Rajak, a staffer at the emporium, told PTI that the family picked up a range of items including wooden products, handloom articles, and brassware. “They were very happy to see Indian handicraft and handloom products under one roof,” he said.
