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

Donald Trump scored a significant victory in South Carolina even without contesting as eight of his preferred candidates won their primaries in the state. Trump backed candidates also won in Nevada and North Dakota. Russell Fry who Trump had supported convincingly ousted Tom Rice who was a five-term representative and had voted to impeach trump last year

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A far-right Hindu group which has been one of Donald Trump&#39;s most avid overseas cheerleaders began celebrating in New Delhi on Wednesday as the Republican pulled off a shock US presidential election victory.

Vishnu Gupta, chief of the ultra-nationalist &#39;Hindu Sena&#39; outfit, said supporters had taken to the streets to bang traditional drums even before Trump claimed victory and would also distribute celebratory sweets.

Trump&#39;s hardline rhetoric towards Muslims has found favour in some quarters in India, the world&#39;s largest democracy which has had its fair share of tensions between the majority Hindu population and its Muslim minority.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was before his 2014 election regarded as an international pariah after deadly communal riots broke out in the state of Gujarat more than a decade ago when he was chief minister. Most of the victims were Muslims.

Trump has called for a ban on all Muslims entering the United States and Gupta said his message had wide resonance.

&quot;We predicted that he would win five days ago --- there is a huge support for him, his ideas, and we could see that,&quot; Gupta told AFP.

&quot;Now terrorists will be hunted everywhere in the world, even if they go and hide in a cave. Now only God can help Pakistan. India will now have the support of the US in our efforts against terrorists. We will be together in this.

&quot;Donald Trump will do what no other US president has been able to do before. We are happy. All terrorists should now run and hide.&quot;

Gupta&#39;s group held a special prayer session for Trump in New Delhi back in May when he was seen as a long shot for the presidency, hailing him as a &quot;fighter and a saviour of humanity&quot;.

They also celebrated his birthday in June with a cake, balloons and posters.

(AFP)

 
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Supporters took to the streets banging on drums and would also distribute celebratory sweets

A far-right Hindu group which has been one of Donald Trump's most avid overseas cheerleaders began celebrating in New Delhi on Wednesday as the Republican pulled off a shock US presidential election victory. Vishnu Gupta, chief of the ultra-nationalist 'Hindu Sena' outfit, said supporters had taken to the streets to bang traditional drums even before Trump claimed victory and would also distribute celebratory sweets. Trump's hardline rhetoric towards Muslims has found favour in some quarters in India, the world's largest democracy which has had its fair share of tensions between the majority Hindu population and its Muslim minority. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was before his 2014 election regarded as an international pariah after deadly communal riots broke out in the state of Gujarat more than a decade ago when he was chief minister. Most of the victims were Muslims. Trump has called for a ban on all Muslims entering the United States and Gupta said his message had wide resonance. "We predicted that he would win five days ago --- there is a huge support for him, his ideas, and we could see that," Gupta told AFP. "Now terrorists will be hunted everywhere in the world, even if they go and hide in a cave. Now only God can help Pakistan. India will now have the support of the US in our efforts against terrorists. We will be together in this. "Donald Trump will do what no other US president has been able to do before. We are happy. All terrorists should now run and hide." Gupta's group held a special prayer session for Trump in New Delhi back in May when he was seen as a long shot for the presidency, hailing him as a "fighter and a saviour of humanity". They also celebrated his birthday in June with a cake, balloons and posters. (AFP)

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