Historic Appointment: Taranjit Singh Sandhu Becomes Delhi's Lt. Governor

US President Donald Trump congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as Delhi's Lieutenant Governor. Sandhu, a former Indian Ambassador to the US and BJP member, will now lead Delhi's development and strengthen global relations. Previously, he was a Lok Sabha candidate for the BJP from Amritsar.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Washington DC | Updated: 17-04-2026 04:10 IST | Created: 17-04-2026 04:10 IST
Historic Appointment: Taranjit Singh Sandhu Becomes Delhi's Lt. Governor
Taranjit Singh Sandhu
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US President Donald Trump extended his congratulations to Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his recent appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, acknowledging his diplomatic acumen and dedication to enhancing US-India relations.

Sandhu, celebrated for his tenure as India's Ambassador to the US from 2020 to 2024, was appointed to this prestigious post on March 5. Trump expressed optimism about Sandhu's role in advancing Delhi's growth and international connections.

After concluding his diplomatic career, Sandhu joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and was a Lok Sabha candidate from Amritsar, although he did not win. His new appointment marks a significant turn in his career trajectory.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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