| Full Name |
His excellence Taranjit Singh Sandhu |
| Profession(s) |
• Politician
• Diplomat (retired) |
| Known for |
• Being Delhi’s new Lieutenant Governor (2026)
• One of the most experienced Indian diplomats on US affairs |
| Physical Stats |
| Eye Colour |
Light Brown |
| Hair Colour |
Salt and Pepper |
| Politics |
| Political Party |
Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)
 |
| Personal Life |
| Date of Birth |
23 January 1963 (Wednesday) |
| Age (as of 2026) |
63 Years |
| Birthplace |
Amritsar, Punjab, India |
| Zodiac sign |
Aquarius |
| Nationality |
Indian |
| Hometown |
Amritsar, Punjab |
| School |
The Lawrence School, Sanawar, Shimla |
| College/University |
• St. Stephen’s College, Delhi
• Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi
• Moscow State University, Russia |
| Educational Qualification(s) |
• A bachelor of arts with honors in History from St. Stephen’s College
• A master of arts in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University (1984) |
| Religion |
Sikhism |
| Hobbies |
Reading books, watching films |
| Social Media |
• Instagram
• Facebook
• YouTube
• Twitter |
| Relationships & More |
| Marital Status |
Married |
| Family |
| Wife/Spouse |
Reenat Sandhu ( retired Indian diplomat)
 |
| Children |
Son– 1
Daughter– Meher Sandhu
 |
| Parents |
Father– Bishan Singh Samundri (Educationist)
Mother– Jagjit Kaur Sandhu (School Principal)
 |
| Siblings |
Brother– Jasjit Singh Samundri (deceased) (politician)
Sister– None |
