Residents of the ancestral Indian village of Usha Vance, the wife of Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate JD Vance, held prayers on Tuesday (November 5), hoping the Republicans would win the elections.

Residents of the ancestral Indian village of Usha Vance, the wife of Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate JD Vance, held prayers on Tuesday (November 5), hoping the Republicans would win the elections. Usha's family is originally from a village called Vadluru in Andhra Pradesh state but moved to Chennai when her paternal grandfather, Ramasastry Chilukuri, went to teach at the IIT there around the time it was set up in 1959, members of the family said. Her parents moved to the US in the late 1970s and now teach engineering and molecular biology in San Diego. Also read | US Election: Record rainfall takes out power of polling place in Missouri, voters diverted Vance, 38, made her debut on the US national political stage in July, when she introduced her husband, US Senator JD Vance of Ohio, at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee. "We feel generally proud. We will feel proud if she (Usha Vance) comes to power and we hope she will develop this area, particularly Vadluru, and other districts as well as the whole country," said one resident, Venkata Ramana. Also read | John Bolton, Bernie Sanders warn Donald Trump will 'declare himself winner early' in US election US voters are at the polls on Tuesday to bring a turbulent election season to a close. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Usha Vance’s ancestral village holds prayers for JD Vance in Vadluru

The village of Thulasendrapuram in Tamil Nadu, known as the ancestral home of US Vice President Kamala Harris, is feeling a wave of disappointment as the 47th US presidential election draws to a close.&nbsp;

The village had been filled with hope, as many believed Kamala Harris might secure a win in the election. However, Donald Trump is set to return to the White House, leaving a sense of disappointment among the villagers. Many had been preparing for celebrations, including lighting crackers and offering special prayers at the local temple if Harris had won.

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Earlier in the day, residents of Usha Vance's ancestral Indian village&nbsp;held prayers on Tuesday (Nov. 5), hoping the Republicans would win the elections. Usha is&nbsp;the wife of Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate JD Vance.

Usha's family is originally from a village called Vadluru in the Andhra Pradesh state.

<h2>Mixed emotions among villagers</h2>

"Just now I watched the result of the US elections. It is a little disappointing for us. Anyway, I hope that Donald Trump will change (his ways) and will not govern like he did earlier. Last time, when Kamala won as the Vice Presidential candidate, we celebrated. This time we had planned to celebrate more. But we have to accept the mandate," said a resident of the village.

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<h2>Hope&nbsp;for unity in the future</h2>

"If Donald Trump wins, I hope he is given the wisdom to lead us with unity. My hope is that he changes his ways and becomes the one who unites and not a divider. My expectations are different though. I think our country will be in chaos for the next four years," said Joy, a local villager.

(With inputs from agencies)

The village of Thulasendrapuram in Tamil Nadu, known as the ancestral home of US Vice President Kamala Harris, is feeling a wave of disappointment as the 47th US presidential election draws to a close.

The village of Thulasendrapuram in Tamil Nadu, known as the ancestral home of US Vice President Kamala Harris, is feeling a wave of disappointment as the 47th US presidential election draws to a close. The village had been filled with hope, as many believed Kamala Harris might secure a win in the election. However, Donald Trump is set to return to the White House, leaving a sense of disappointment among the villagers. Many had been preparing for celebrations, including lighting crackers and offering special prayers at the local temple if Harris had won. Also read | 'A star is born,' Donald Trump, next US President, praises X owner Elon Musk in victory speech Earlier in the day, residents of Usha Vance's ancestral Indian village held prayers on Tuesday (Nov. 5), hoping the Republicans would win the elections. Usha is the wife of Donald Trump's vice presidential running mate JD Vance. Usha's family is originally from a village called Vadluru in the Andhra Pradesh state. Mixed emotions among villagers "Just now I watched the result of the US elections. It is a little disappointing for us. Anyway, I hope that Donald Trump will change (his ways) and will not govern like he did earlier. Last time, when Kamala won as the Vice Presidential candidate, we celebrated. This time we had planned to celebrate more. But we have to accept the mandate," said a resident of the village. Also read | Trump 2.0 at the White House signals a strong president but may also mean a weak presidency Hope for unity in the future "If Donald Trump wins, I hope he is given the wisdom to lead us with unity. My hope is that he changes his ways and becomes the one who unites and not a divider. My expectations are different though. I think our country will be in chaos for the next four years," said Joy, a local villager. (With inputs from agencies)

Trump's victory leaves Kamala Harris's ancestral village in India disheartened

Joe Biden's ancestral village in Ireland on Sunday held a parade to celebrate his victory in the US presidential election. Residents of Carlingford, County Louth, waved American and Irish flags while a local pipe band played a special new anthem called 'Our Local Joe'.

Irish village linked to Biden celebrates his win

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