Mon Apr 21 01:28:55 UTC 2025: ## US Vice President Vance Arrives in India for Four-Day Visit Amidst Protests
**New Delhi, India** – U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance arrived in Delhi on Monday, April 21, 2025, for a rare four-day visit to India, accompanied by his family and a delegation of U.S. government officials, including the NSC Senior Director for South and Central Asia. Mr. Vance received an official guard of honor and is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a dinner at the Prime Minister’s residence.
The visit aims to strengthen bilateral ties, with the anticipated launch of the TRUST (Transforming Relationship Utilizing Strategic Technology) partnership, a renamed version of the iCET initiative, expected to be a key announcement following the Modi-Vance meeting.
However, the visit is not without controversy. The Congress party has questioned whether Prime Minister Modi will raise concerns about the deportation of Indian citizens and the perceived weakening of the multilateral trading system. Furthermore, the All India Kisan Sabha (AIKS) has planned mass demonstrations against Mr. Vance’s visit.
Security has been significantly heightened in Delhi in anticipation of the high-profile visit, with mock drills conducted and traffic management plans implemented to ensure a smooth and secure trip for the Vice President and his family, who will also be visiting Agra and Jaipur during their stay. This marks the first visit by a U.S. Vice President to India in twelve years.
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