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Diplomat-Turned-Politician Taranjit Singh Sandhu Sworn In as Delhi's New LG

Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a former Indian diplomat who served as Ambassador to the United States, was sworn in as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi. The oath was administered by the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court at Lok Niwas. Sandhu, who joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1988, had a distinguished 35-year career with postings in Washington, Frankfurt, and Ukraine. His appointment follows the reassignment of the outgoing LG, V K Saxena, to the post of Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh.

Key Points: Taranjit Singh Sandhu Takes Oath as Delhi Lieutenant Governor

  • Oath ceremony at Lok Niwas at 1:30 pm
  • Former Ambassador to the US & career diplomat
  • Joined BJP before 2024 elections
  • Outgoing LG V K Saxena appointed to Ladakh
  • Held key postings in Washington, Frankfurt, and Ukraine
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Taranjit Singh Sandhu to take oath as Delhi's 23rd Lieutenant Governor today

Former Indian Ambassador to the US, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, officially becomes Delhi's 23rd Lieutenant Governor in a ceremony at Lok Niwas.

"Sandhu is credited with playing a key role in opening the Indian Embassy in Ukraine. - Content"

New Delhi, March 11

Newly appointed Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, will take the oath of office and secrecy on Wednesday.

The swearing-in ceremony is scheduled to be held at 1:30 pm at Lok Niwas, where the Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court will administer the oath, formally appointing him as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of the national capital.

Outgoing Lieutenant Governor V K Saxena has been appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh and is set to assume charge on Friday.

Taranjit Singh Sandhu is a former Indian diplomat who served as India's Ambassador to the US from February 2020 to January 31, 2024.

Sandhu, who joined the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1988, is credited with playing a key role in opening the Indian Embassy in Ukraine.

He served as the head of the political and administration wing at the Indian Embassy in Ukraine.

From serving as First Secretary at the Indian Embassy in Washington, to Consul General of India in Frankfurt, and Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Washington D.C., Sandhu held several key diplomatic assignments during his career spanning more than three-and-a-half decades.

After retiring from the IFS, Sandhu joined the Bharatiya Janata Party months before the 2024 Lok Sabha elections.

The BJP fielded Sandhu as its Lok Sabha candidate from Amritsar against Congress leader Gurjit Singh Aujla.

Taranjit Singh Sandhu graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) from St. Stephen's College at Delhi, and later completed his Master of Arts (MA) from Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), New Delhi.

Delhi's current L-G Vinai Kumar Saxena has been appointed as Ladakh's L-G in place of Kavinder Gupta, who has been named Himachal Pradesh Governor.

The above appointments will take effect from the dates they will assume charge of their respective offices, the statement from Rashtrapati Bhavan said.

- IANS

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Priya S
St. Stephen's and JNU alumni! Good to see someone with such a strong academic background from our own universities getting this important role. Best wishes to him.
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Rohit P
Interesting move. From Ambassador to the US to contesting from Amritsar, and now LG of Delhi. A quick political journey. Let's hope his focus remains on governance and not just politics.
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Sarah B
As someone who follows foreign policy, his tenure as Ambassador was noted. Hope he uses his international experience for Delhi's development. The capital city deserves world-class administration.
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Vikram M
Wishing Shri Sandhu all the best. Delhi has many challenges - pollution, infrastructure, coordination with MCD. Need an LG who can work smoothly with the elected government for the city's benefit. Jai Hind.
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Kavya N
His role in opening the embassy in Ukraine shows he can handle tough situations. Delhi needs that kind of problem-solving approach, especially with the constant tussle between the LG office and the CM.
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Michael C
A respectful criticism: While his diplomatic credentials are stellar, the immediate transition from a losing Lok Sabha candidate to a constitutional post like LG does raise questions about the process. The position should ideally be seen as above party politics.

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