From the US to the UK, these five international politicians are married to Indian-origin women who are shaping public life worldwide.
Indian-origin women married to politicians are increasingly becoming a big part of the new world’s political scene. From Usha Vance to Akshata Murthy, here is a list of five Indian women who are married to international politicians.
JD Vance and Usha Vance
First on the list is US Vice President JD Vance, who is married to Usha Chilukuri Vance, a woman of Indian-American background. She was born to Hindu and Telugu speaking Indian immigrant parents and grew up in California. It is significant to note that Usha Vance is the first Second Lady of the United States to be of Indian-American descent.
Douglas Emhoff and Kamala Harris
Douglas Emhoff became the first ever Second Gentleman of the United States when his wife Kamala Harris assumed office of Vice President back in 2021. Kamala Harris was also born to immigrant parents, her mother from India and her father from Jamaica. She served as 49th Vice President of the US and ran for the 2025 President elections, making her the first Black woman and person of South Asian descent.
Rishi Sunak and Akshata Murty
Rishi Sunak, former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, is married to Akshata Murty, the daughter of Indian businessman Narayan Murthy and author Sudha Murthy. While Sunak is a British citizen, Akshata Murty retains her Indian citizenship and her heritage has always been a huge part of her public profile.
Brandon Gill and Daniella D’Souza Gill
Brandon Gill, an American politician who is representing Texas’ 26th Congressional District presently is married to a woman of Indian descent. Daniella D’souza Gill, born and raised in the United States, is Indian through her father’s side. She is an author who has written books on faith and pro-life themes.
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