US President Trump Congratulates T.S. Sandhu on Appointment as Delhi Lt Governor
US President Donald Trump has formally congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his recent appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The announcement was made via Truth Social, where President Trump praised Sandhu as a seasoned diplomat and former Indian Ambassador to the United States, serving from 2020 to 2024. Trump highlighted Sandhu's deep commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between the US and India during his diplomatic tenure. In his message, the US President wished Sandhu success in leading Delhi's progress and furthering global connections. Sandhu was officially appointed to the position on March 5, 2026. Prior to this administrative role, Sandhu retired from the Indian Foreign Service and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a BJP candidate from Amritsar but was unsuccessful. This interaction underscores the continued diplomatic rapport between the two nations, leveraging Sandhu's previous experience in Washington to foster ongoing cooperation. The news was reported by The Indian Express, citing PTI sources from Washington.
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US President Trump Congratulates T.S. Sandhu on Appointment as Delhi Lt Governor
US President Donald Trump has formally congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his recent appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The announcement was made via Truth Social, where President Trump praised Sandhu as a seasoned diplomat and former Indian Ambassador to the United States, serving from 2020 to 2024. Trump highlighted Sandhu's deep commitment to strengthening bilateral ties between the US and India during his diplomatic tenure. In his message, the US President wished Sandhu success in leading Delhi's progress and furthering global connections. Sandhu was officially appointed to the position on March 5, 2026. Prior to this administrative role, Sandhu retired from the Indian Foreign Service and joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). He contested the 2024 Lok Sabha elections as a BJP candidate from Amritsar but was unsuccessful. This interaction underscores the continued diplomatic rapport between the two nations, leveraging Sandhu's previous experience in Washington to foster ongoing cooperation. The news was reported by The Indian Express, citing PTI sources from Washington.
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