Vadluru, April 20 -- As US Vice President J D Vance embarks on his visit to India with his family, the small village of Vadluru in the West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh is abuzz with anticipation.

Vadluru is the ancestral home of Usha Vance (nee Chilukuri), the wife of Vice President Vance, and locals are hopeful the couple will visit their village during their time in the country. The visit has sparked a wave of excitement and emotion among villagers who take great pride in Usha's achievements.

The villagers, aware that Usha's family once lived in Vadluru before relocating, have extended a warm public appeal to the Vance family. They are urging Usha and Vice President Vance to make time to visit their ancestral roots.

Many have...