Former Indian diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu received praise from former U.S. President Donald Trump following his appointment as Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, highlighting his contributions to India-U.S. relations.
WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Embassy in India recently shared a message from former President Donald Trump congratulating Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his new role as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. In his post, Trump emphasized Sandhu’s extensive diplomatic experience and his significant contributions to strengthening the ties between India and the United States.
“Congratulations to Taranjit Sandhu on becoming the new Lt Governor of Delhi! As a seasoned diplomat and former Ambassador to the United States, he has always shown deep commitment to strengthening the US-India relationship. Wishing him success in leading Delhi’s progress and furthering global ties!” Trump stated on his Truth Social platform.
In his congratulatory message, Trump highlighted Sandhu’s impressive diplomatic career and expressed confidence in his ability to lead Delhi effectively. He noted Sandhu’s pivotal role in advancing bilateral relations between India and the U.S. during his tenure as ambassador.
Taranjit Sandhu served as India’s Ambassador to the United States from 2020 to 2024. His career in diplomacy includes multiple significant assignments, particularly at the Embassy of India in Washington, DC, making him one of the most experienced Indian diplomats in U.S. affairs.
Before his ambassadorship, Sandhu was stationed at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York City from July 2005 to February 2009, where he focused on multilateral diplomacy and global policy issues.
Following his retirement from the Indian Foreign Service, Sandhu joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) just months before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party nominated him as its candidate from Amritsar, although he did not win the election.
Sandhu was sworn in as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on March 11 at the Lok Niwas, marking a new chapter in his public service career.
According to IANS, Sandhu’s appointment and the recognition from Trump underscore the importance of his role in fostering India-U.S. relations.