us President donald trump On Thursday congratulated Taranjit Singh Sandhu on his appointment as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, lauding his diplomatic career and contribution to India-US relations.While sharing a photo with Sandhu on Truth Social, Trump said, ‘Congratulations to Taranjit Sandhu on becoming the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi!’“As an experienced diplomat and former Ambassador to the United States, he has always shown a deep commitment to strengthening US-India relations. I wish him every success in leading Delhi’s progress and advancing global relations!” He added.Sandhu, a former Indian Ambassador to the United States, assumed charge as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on March 11 at a ceremony held at Lok Niwas, the official LG residence.The oath of office was administered by the Chief Justice of Delhi High Court in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta, cabinet members and senior officials.He replaces VK Saxena, who held the post for almost four years. His appointment was announced by President Draupadi Murmu as part of a wider reshuffle of gubernatorial posts.Sandhu, a 1988 batch Indian Foreign Service officer, has over three decades of diplomatic experience. He has served as India’s Ambassador to Washington DC, Deputy Chief of Mission to the US from 2013 to 2017, and previously as First Secretary (Political). He also served as India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka.In the reshuffle, RN Ravi was sent from Tamil Nadu to West Bengal as Governor in place of CV Anand Bose.