Trump cheers ‘seasoned diplomat’ Taranjit Sandhu on appointment as Delhi Lt Governor, ‘Wishing him success’

US President Donald Trump on Friday extended his congratulations to diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu following his appointment as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, and conveyed his best wishes.

Trump said on Truth Social, "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 said.

He served as India's Ambassador to the US from 2020-24.

After taking his oath, he told reporters that Delhi has been his 'karmabhoomi' (workplace). He called for solution oriented approach across party lines to resolve the challenges faced by the national capital.

Sandhu said, "Delhi has several stakeholders, and Delhi has also been my karmabhoomi (workplace). I have studied and worked here. Together we will work for Delhi's development. PM Modi has a vision for India, and Delhi is the capital. The elected government and all the stakeholders have a responsibility. The challenges will keep on increasing. However, there are challenges in other places as well. It is our responsibility to turn challenges into opportunities. Everyone together, irrespective of the party, must work together to find solutions to the various problems."

After retiring from the Indian Foreign Service, Sandhu joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) months before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections. The BJP fielded Sandhu as its Lok Sabha candidate from Amritsar, which he lost.