Usha Vance, wife of US Vice President JD Vance, expressed admiration for Prime Minister Narendra Modi's hospitality following their family's visit to India in April. She highlighted the special meeting with PM Modi, noting her children's instant affection for him, further solidified by a thoughtful birthday gift.
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