Taranjit Singh Sandhu Taranjit Singh Sandhu appointed Delhi L-G; who is former diplomat?
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Why in news
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a former diplomat, was appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on March 5, 2026, replacing V.K. Saxena.
Background
Taranjit Singh Sandhu is a 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer who previously served as India's ambassador to the United States. He succeeds V.K. Saxena, who served as the Lieutenant Governor for approximately four years.
Facts for Prelims
- PostTaranjit Singh Sandhu: Appointed as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi in March 2026
- PostV.K. Saxena: Preceded Sandhu as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi
- FactTaranjit Singh Sandhu: 1988-batch Indian Foreign Service (IFS) officer
- FactSandhu's previous role: India's ambassador to the United States
For Mains
Q. Discuss the constitutional position of the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi and the implications of administrative friction between the LG and the elected government.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Jurisdictional overlap: Conflict between LG's executive powers and the elected government's administrative authority
- Federal friction: Balancing the Union's oversight of the National Capital Territory with democratic accountability
Keywords: Lieutenant Governor · National Capital Territory · Administrative friction · Executive authority · Federalism
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