‘Seasoned diplomat’: Trump congratulates former envoy to US Taranjit Sandhu on Delhi LG appointment | India News
US President Donald Trump Taranjit Singh on Thursday congratulated Sandhu on his appointment as Delhi’s new lieutenant governor, praising his diplomatic career and contribution to Indo-US relations.Sharing a photo with Sandhu on Truth Social, Trump said, “Congratulations to Tarajit Sandhu on becoming the new Lt. Governor of Delhi!”“As a seasoned diplomat and former ambassador to the United States, he has always shown a deep commitment to strengthening US-India relations. I wish him success in leading Delhi’s progress and furthering global relations!” he added.Former Indian ambassador to the US, Sandhu assumed charge as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on March 11 at a function organized at the official LG residence Lok Nivas.Chief Justice of Delhi High Court administered the oath in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, Cabinet members and senior officials.He succeeds VK Saxena, who held the post for nearly four years. His appointment was announced by President Draupadi Murmu as part of a larger reshuffle of the governor’s post.A 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service officer, Sandhu brings over three decades of diplomatic experience. He has served as India’s Ambassador to Washington DC, Deputy Chief of Mission to the US from 2013 to 2017 and earlier as First Secretary (Political). He also served as India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.The reshuffle also saw RN Ravi shift from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal as governor, replacing CV Anand Bose.
