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Trump Congratulates Taranjit Sandhu on Delhi Lieutenant Governor Role
Trump praised former Ambassador Taranjit Singh Sandhu for strengthening US-India ties after his appointment as Delhi’s lieutenant governor.
- On Friday, President Donald Trump congratulated diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, praising his commitment to strengthening US-India ties on Truth Social.
- Sandhu, a seasoned diplomat and former Ambassador to the United States, served from 2020-24 before joining the Bharatiya Janata Party ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
- Appointed on March 5, Sandhu replaced former Lieutenant Governor VK Saxena, who moved to Ladakh; he took the oath of office on March 11 before Delhi High Court Chief Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaya.
- On Wednesday, Sandhu attended the 'Freedom250' launch in New Delhi, marking 250 years of American independence, where he discussed enhancing US investment and technology collaboration with US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor.
- Sandhu expressed commitment to bringing 'tangible benefits' to the National Capital's residents, emphasizing that the India-US partnership remains a key pillar of global progress as the grandson of Sikh leader Teja Singh Samundri.
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Seasoned diplomat: Trump praises ex-India envoy on Delhi Lt Governor appointment
Sandhu, a former Indian Ambassador to the United States, played a key role during a crucial phase in India-US relations marked by increased strategic cooperation, defence partnerships and economic engagement.
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