In a comedic take on India’s tendency to find “India connections” everywhere, the piece references the British comedy sketch show ‘Goodness Gracious Me,’ where an Indian father humorously claims historical figures as Indian. The latest example of this exuberance is the celebration of Usha Chilukuri Vance, wife of US senator J.D. Vance, chosen by Donald Trump as his vice-presidential running mate. While it’s fine to acknowledge her heritage, the article argues that celebrating her as a significant Indian achievement stretches the connection to an exaggerated level.
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