An American Hindu organization has requested Vice President JD Vance to join Hindu religion also. The organization’s request comes after Vance commented that his wife Usha had encouraged him to reconnect with his religion a few years ago. The US Vice President is facing criticism for his comments about interfaith marriage at the ‘Turning Point USA’ (TPUSA) event held at the University of Mississippi on Wednesday.

In fact, a South Asian woman at the event asked Vance questions about his religion and his inter-religious marriage with Usha, to which the Vice President said that he hoped that Usha, who grew up in a Hindu family, was influenced to some extent by the same things that had influenced him by the church.

HAF requested the US Vice President

Hitting back at his critics, Vance said on Friday (October 31, 2025) that it was his wife who encouraged him to reconnect with Christianity. He said, ‘As I said in TPUSA, my wife is the most amazing blessing of my life. He himself encouraged me to reconnect with my religion many years ago.

Responding to Vance’s remarks, the Hindu American Foundation (HAF) in a statement on Friday urged the US Vice President to also connect with Hinduism. HAF said, ‘With respect to the Vice President, if your wife encouraged you to reconnect with your religion, would you in turn take positive initiative and reconnect with Hinduism as well?’

HAF criticized Vance’s supporters

The organization said, ‘In Hinduism, it is not desired that your spouse also sees things in the same way as you do in the context of religion.’ It said that as a public figure and Vice President, Vance should recognize the right of Hindus to practice their religion. HAF said, ‘You are the Vice President, it would be very appropriate for a public Christian person like you to recognize the positive impact of Hinduism on Hindus and their right to practice their religion.’

The organization also criticized some of Vance’s supporters for speaking out against religious freedom. HAF said, ‘Some of the most vocal voices among your supporters do not actually believe that religious freedom, one of the core concepts upon which this nation was founded, should extend to Hindus.’

‘Everyone has the right to free will’

Vance told TPUSA on Wednesday that Usha goes to church with him most Sundays. He had said, ‘I told him, I have said this publicly and now I will say it in front of my 10,000 close friends that I think ultimately he is influenced by the same things that influenced me by the church? Yes, that’s what I honestly want, because I believe in the Christian gospel and I hope that eventually my wife will see it the same way.’

Vance had said, ‘If she doesn’t do this, God says that everyone has free will and so it is not a problem for me. This is something that you solve together with your friends, your family and the person you love.

‘Wife has no intention of converting’

However, on Friday the Vice President clarified that his wife has no intention of converting. She said, ‘She is not a Christian and has no intention of converting, but like many people in interfaith marriages or any interfaith relationship, I hope that one day she too will be able to see things the way I do. Despite this, I will continue to love her and talk to her about faith, life and everything else, because she is my wife.

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During a program organized at Mississippi University in America, such a moment came which stunned the entire hall. When US Vice President JD Vance was speaking on migration policy on the stage, a female student of Indian origin wearing a pashmina shawl stood up and asked him a question. Vance had said in his speech that America should now reduce the number of legal immigrants, because the increasing population is increasing the burden on the society.

On this the student directly asked him that you brought us here by showing us the American dream, we studied, worked, paid taxes, now you say that we are more? Want to kick us out? After the student’s question, the auditorium echoed with applause and the atmosphere became heated for some time.

Vance’s response and increasing tension

JD Vance tried to remain calm on the student’s question. He said he respects legal immigrants, but allowing millions of new people into the country every year could upset the social balance. He said that America should reduce the pace of migration keeping in mind the priorities of its citizens. The student then said, “This is not an uproar, it is a question. We are asking what every immigrant is feeling.” Vance said with a smile that dialogue is necessary, but the country’s policies are based on balance, not emotions.

Questions raised on religion and identity also

The conversation did not end here. The student asked Vance if “you have to be a Christian to love America?” This question was special because Vance’s wife Usha Vance is a Hindu of Indian origin. On this the Vice President said that my wife is a Hindu and I am a Christian. I want him to understand our religion, but if he doesn’t want to, that’s his right. God has given every person the freedom to choose his own path.” Hearing his answer, the atmosphere calmed down a bit, but the video clip went viral on social media. Thousands of Indian-American users praised the courage of the student and said that she spoke as the voice of every migrant.

Growing concern among Indian students and professionals

This incident has happened at a time when America’s migration policies are becoming increasingly strict. Many Indian students are troubled by the new conditions of H-1B and OPT visas. Thousands of visas have been canceled and the EAD (Employment Authorization) process has also been made more complicated. The Indian community says they have been contributing to America’s economy and innovation for years, yet now they are being made to feel like they are a burden. Because of this many youth are confused about their future.

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JD Vance on Pahalgam Terror Attack: US Vice President JD Vance said that the US hopes that Pakistan will cooperate with India in catching terrorists responsible for the terrorist attack in Pahalgam in Jammu and Kashmir. Vance said in an interview on Thursday (May 1, 2025) in Fox News’s show ‘Special Report with Bare Bare’, “We hope that India will answer this terror attack that does not cause widespread regional struggle.”

The US Vice President said, “We hope that Pakistan, if they (Pahalgam terror attacks) are responsible for this, then cooperate with India so that the terrorists active in their area can be caught and dealt with.” Vance made his first public comment on this attack in an interview with Fox News, 26 people were killed in the Pahalgam attack. The attack was the deadliest after the Pulwama attack on CRPF personnel in 2019. At that time, Vance and his family were on a four -day visit to India.

Why is this statement of JD Vance important?

The Vice President’s comment is important amid the increasing tension between India and Pakistan after the Pahalgam attack. Wane, who visited India last month, condemned the attack and expressed solidarity with the victims and their families in a post on X.

Rubio spoke to Shahbaz Sharif and Jaishankar

The Pahalgam attack lost 25 tourists and a local person, who was one of the most deadly attacks on citizens in the Kashmir Valley in recent times. Amidst Indo-Rakh relationships, on Wednesday, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, External Affairs Minister S.K. Talked to Jaishankar and Pakistan Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif. Rubio had asked Pakistani officials to cooperate in the investigation and work to reduce tension between them.

Amit Shah said- India will give an accurate answer

Earlier, Home Minister Amit Shah said on Thursday that India will give a proper and accurate answer to every act of terrorism. Giving a strong warning to the terrorists, Amit Shah said, “If someone thinks that a cowardly attack is his victory, then he should remember that it is Narendra Modi’s India and will be taken revenge one by one.”

Jd vance india visit: On Monday (21 April 2025) The aircraft of US Vice President JD Vance landed at Delhi Airport, where Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnav welcomed Vance and his family. During this time, the children of Vance descending from the flight fascinated everyone.

Both the sons of Vance were wearing a kurta pajama, while the youngest daughter was seen descending wearing a lehenga, which was picked up by Vice President Vance herself. Vance and his family also enjoyed Indian dance at the airport.

JD Vance Usha Vance bought pottery, tea bags

It is being told that Usha Vance along with her three children went to an Emporium in JD Vance Janpath, where she bought earthen utensils and tea bags and earthen utensils. JD Vance is on a 4 -day tour of India, during which Jaipur and Agra will also go.

Akshardham temple reached family

On reaching Delhi, JD Vance reached Akshardham Temple with his wife Usha Vance. During this time, Vance’s two sons Ivan, Vivek and daughter Meerabel were together. Vance and his family were given a grand welcome at the Akshardham temple in Delhi.

‘My children liked Akshardham Temple very much’-JD Vance

After visiting the temple, Vance has said that “My children liked the Akshardham temple very much.” At the same time, it was told by the Akshardham temple that he praised the carving of the temple and described the temple as very beautiful and huge. JD Vance’s family gifted a wooden carved elephant, model of Akshardham temple and children’s books.

Wife Indian, so JD Vance himself became vegetarian

JD Vance is very fond of India, because his wife Usha is Indian and it is said that after marriage, JD Vance not only became vegetarian but also believes Indian culture and celebrates Indian festivals with pomp.