New Delhi, March 20 – Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu met with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday, sharing his thoughts on building "Developed Delhi@2047," an official said.
LG Sandhu met with the Prime Minister in his office and briefed him on his experience in the Lok Niwas and the steps planned to achieve Prime Minister Modi's vision for Developed Delhi@2047, according to an official familiar with the interaction.
In a message on X, Sandhu wrote, "Called on Hon'ble Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji earlier today."
On March 13, Sandhu met with President Droupadi Murmu and discussed issues related to the national capital.
In a message on X, the LG wrote, "Honored to call on Hon'ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji and receive her guidance for the road ahead. Grateful for her encouragement."
Earlier, the LG shared his experience of enjoying the spring blooms in Amrit Udyan on the Rashtrapati Bhavan premises.
Posting a photo taken in the famous lawns of the premises, he wrote, "A lovely walk through the famed gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. Nice to meet many Dilliwalas enjoying the spring blooms."
During the day, the LG also reviewed the security, sanitation, and health situation with officials. After a meeting with Rupesh Kumar Thakur, Secretary (Health), and Prashant Goel, Additional Chief Secretary (Food and Civil Supplies), Sandhu wrote on X, "Emphasis on preparedness, coordination, and effective response."
The LG was also greeted by the Delhi Police Commissioner and the Municipal Commissioner during the day.
Sandhu, who took over as the new Lieutenant Governor of Delhi on March 11, also brainstormed with Chief Minister Rekha Gupta and her Cabinet colleagues earlier this week.
He discussed development and security issues in these meetings with officials. The Lok Niwas, in a message on the social media platform X, said: "The Chief Minister, GNCT of Delhi, Rekha Gupta, accompanied by her Cabinet colleagues, met Delhi LG Taranjit Singh Sandhu. They apprised the LG of ongoing initiatives towards building a #DevelopedDelhi."
"The Delhi LG underlined key challenges and opportunities, and the collective resolve to develop Delhi as a global capital aligned with Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision," the Lok Niwas added.