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Taranjit Singh Sandhu Appointed Delhi LG, Thanks PM Modi and Amit Shah

Former Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, has been appointed as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. He expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah for the opportunity. The appointment is part of a major administrative reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across the country ordered by President Droupadi Murmu. In the reshuffle, VK Saxena was moved from Delhi to become the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

Key Points: Taranjit Singh Sandhu Named Delhi LG, Expresses Gratitude to Modi

  • Major Governors & LGs reshuffle by President
  • Sandhu replaces VK Saxena in Delhi
  • Saxena moved to Ladakh LG role
  • Nand Kishore Yadav named Nagaland Governor
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Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu thanks PM Modi on being appointed Delhi Lt Guv

Former diplomat Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed Delhi Lieutenant Governor, thanks PM Modi and Amit Shah in a major national administrative reshuffle.

"I express my heartfelt gratitude to the most revered Prime Minister Narendra Modi - Taranjit Singh Sandhu"

New Delhi, March 6

Former Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, on Friday expressed gratitude towards Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Minister Amit Shah after he was appointed the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi.

In an X post, Sandhu said that he is committed to serving the people in the national capital with dedication and humility.

"I express my heartfelt gratitude to the most revered Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who has provided me the opportunity to serve the people of Delhi as Lieutenant Governor. His leadership and visionary guidance have always been a source of inspiration. I am also grateful for the trust and guidance of the Home Minister Amit Shah. I am committed to serving the people of Delhi and the nation with dedication, loyalty, and humility," Sandhu wrote.

President Droupadi Murmu has effected a major administrative reshuffle of Governors and Lieutenant Governors across the country on Thursday, just ahead of the upcoming Rajya Sabha elections. In the reshuffle, Taranjit Singh Sandhu replaced VK Saxena, who has now been appointed as the Ladakh LG. Taranjit Sandhu was also a BJP candidate in the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

Additionally, senior leader Nand Kishore Yadav has been appointed as Nagaland Governor, and Lieutenant General (Retired) Syed Ata Hasnain has been named Governor of Bihar.

Bihar Minister Deepak Prakash congratulated Nand Kishore Yadav and Lt Gen (Retd) Syed Ata Hasnain. Prakash said, "I congratulate him (Hasnain). His tenure will focus on Bihar's progress and development, and how he can assist the Bihar government in this regard... I also congratulate him (Nand Kishore Yadav). He will now be in a new role."

In other key changes, Himachal Pradesh Governor Shiv Pratap Shukla has been named Governor of Telangana, while Telangana Governor Jishnu Dev Varma has been transferred to serve as Governor of Maharashtra.

Furthermore, Kavinder Gupta, the outgoing Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh, has been appointed Governor of Himachal Pradesh, and Kerala Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar will discharge the additional functions of the Governor of Tamil Nadu.

- ANI

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Priya S
Interesting to see a career diplomat take on this role. Hope he brings a fresh, apolitical perspective to Delhi's governance and focuses on solving the city's real issues like pollution and infrastructure.
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Rohit P
The timing of this reshuffle, just before Rajya Sabha elections, is quite strategic. It's a standard political move, but I hope the new appointees, especially in Delhi, prioritize public service over politics.
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Sarah B
As someone who has lived in Delhi for years, I just want an LG who can work effectively with the elected government. The constant tussle between the LG and CM's office hurts the city. Hope Mr. Sandhu can bridge that gap.
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Vikram M
His statement shows proper respect and humility. Serving Delhi is a tough job. Let's see if his diplomatic skills help in managing the complex Delhi administration. All the best to him! 🇮🇳
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Karthik V
While I respect his service, appointing a former BJP candidate right after elections does blur the line between bureaucracy and politics. The post of LG should be seen as neutral. This is a point of concern.

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