Chandigarh, March 6 -- The appointment of veteran diplomat and senior BJP leader Taranjit Singh Sandhu as the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi triggered massive celebrations in his hometown, Amritsar, on Friday. BJP workers and supporters gathered outside Sandhu's residence, bursting crackers and dancing to traditional drum beats.
Amritsar Urban BJP President Harvinder Singh Sandhu hailed the appointment as a moment of "immense pride," noting that it is the second time an Amritsar-affiliated personality has been elevated to a gubernatorial post. He emphasized that Sandhu's distinguished career as India's former Ambassador to the United States would significantly benefit national administration and provide a strong voice for Punjab in the natio...