US Vice President J.D. Vance and Family Arriving in Jaipur Tonight; City on High Alert
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Synopsis
US Vice President J.D. Vance is arriving in Jaipur tonight for a four-day official visit to India. The visit will involve key locations in Rajasthan and a brief tour of Agra, with extensive security measures in place due to its high-profile nature.
Key Takeaways
- US Vice President J.D. Vance arrives in Jaipur tonight.
- He will stay at Rambagh Palace during the visit.
- Security measures include over 2,000 police personnel.
- Amer Fort will be closed to tourists due to the visit.
- Official events begin on Tuesday with a tour of significant sites.
Jaipur, April 21 (NationPress) US Vice President J.D. Vance is set to land in Jaipur tonight at approximately 9 p.m., accompanied by his family for a four-day official trip to India, primarily focused on Rajasthan with a short visit to Agra.
The family is scheduled to stay at the Rambagh Palace, arriving by 10 p.m.
Due to the significance of this visit, the city is implementing stringent security measures.
More than 2,000 police officers have been assigned to various crucial areas. This includes eight IPS officers, 23 Additional SPs, 40 DSPs, and over 300 Sub-Inspectors, ASIs, and other personnel to maintain security during this important dignitary's visit to the Rajasthan capital.
As part of the security preparations, a comprehensive rehearsal was performed on Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. along the scheduled route for the Vice President, covering locations such as OTS, Rambagh Palace, Amer Fort, and the Rajasthan International Center (RIC). Due to this visit, Amer Fort will be closed to tourists from noon on Monday until noon on Tuesday to ensure safety.
Officials have stated that Vice President Vance will be greeted by Rajasthan Chief Minister Bhajan Lal Sharma at Jaleb Chowk in Amer Fort on Tuesday morning. Following this, Vance will tour important sections of the fort including Singh Pol, Diwan-e-Aam, Sattais Kacheri, Ganesh Pol, Sheesh Mahal, and Mansingh Mahal. From the evening of April 21 until April 24, the Vice President and his family will be treated as royal guests in Rajasthan.
Their official agenda commences Tuesday morning with a visit to Amer at 9 a.m., alongside Chief Minister Sharma and Deputy Chief Minister Diya Kumari. They will tour Amer Fort, Panna Meena Ka Kund, and the Anokhi Museum, before returning to their hotel for lunch around noon. At 2:45 p.m. on Tuesday, Vance is slated to deliver a speech at the Rajasthan International Center regarding India-US trade relations. He is expected back at the hotel around 4 p.m., where a meeting with VIP dignitaries may occur. On Wednesday at 9 a.m., he will leave Jaipur for Agra via a special flight.
After his visit to the Taj Mahal, he will return to Jaipur by 1:25 p.m. A tentative visit to the City Palace is scheduled for 2 p.m., where Deputy CM Diya Kumari will welcome him and provide lunch, according to officials. Vice President Vance and his family are expected to conclude their visit and depart for Washington, D.C. at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday via a special aircraft.
