Tue Apr 22 14:43:47 UTC 2025: ## Vance’s Kids’ Affection for Modi Highlights US-India Ties

**Jaipur, India** – US Vice President J.D. Vance has publicly praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, revealing a unique bond between the Indian leader and his children. During a four-day visit to India, Vance shared anecdotes highlighting his children’s fondness for Modi, calling the Prime Minister “a special person” and stating that Modi is only the second world leader, after President Donald Trump, with whom his children have forged a connection.

The Vice President recounted a dinner hosted by Modi at his residence, where his seven-year-old son, Ewan, expressed a desire to live in India after enjoying the hospitality and cuisine. However, a subsequent visit to Jaipur’s historical sites, including the Amer Fort, led to a change of heart, with Ewan suggesting a move to England instead.

Vance also recalled Modi’s thoughtful gesture of celebrating his five-year-old son Vivek’s birthday with a gift during a summit in Paris earlier this year. He emphasized that this personal touch, along with Modi’s overall graciousness, deeply impressed both him and his wife.

The Vice President highlighted the “brutal honesty” of children, noting that his three children – Ewan, Vivek, and three-year-old Mirabelle – have only formed strong bonds with two world leaders: President Trump and Prime Minister Modi. He attributed this to Modi’s “certain energy” that resonates with his children. Vance further lauded Modi as a serious leader with a long-term vision for India’s prosperity and security. The Vice President’s comments underscore the positive personal relationship between the two leaders, and further strengthen the already robust US-India ties.

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