Former Indian Envoy Taranjit Sandhu Draws Praise From Trump

WASHINGTON, DC – The United States Embassy in India has shared a post by US President Donald Trump congratulating former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu on assuming charge as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, highlighting his diplomatic experience and contributions to strengthening India-US ties.

“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 wrote in a post on his Truth Social handle.

In his message, Trump praised Sandhu’s diplomatic career and expressed confidence in his leadership role in Delhi, noting his contribution to advancing bilateral relations between India and the United States during his tenure as ambassador.

Sandhu served as India’s Ambassador to the US from 2020 to 2024. Prior to becoming Ambassador, Sandhu had held several important diplomatic assignments. He served multiple stints at the Embassy of India, Washington, DC, making him one of the most experienced Indian diplomats dealing with US affairs.

He also served at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York City from July 2005 to February 2009, where he worked on multilateral diplomacy and global policy issues.

After retiring from the Indian Foreign Service, Sandhu joined the BJP months before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The party fielded him as its candidate from Amritsar, though he lost the election.

He was sworn in as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on March 11 at the Lok Niwas. (IANS)