New Delhi, March 13 – Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu met with President Droupadi Murmu on Friday and discussed issues related to the National Capital.
In a post on X, Sandhu wrote, “Honored to meet Hon'ble President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, and receive her guidance for the future. I am grateful for her encouragement.”
Earlier, the LG shared his experience of enjoying the spring blooms in Amrit Udyan on the grounds of the Rashtrapati Bhavan.
Posting a photo he took in the famous lawns, the LG wrote, “A lovely walk through the renowned gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning. It was nice to meet many Delhi residents enjoying the spring blooms.”
During the day, the LG also reviewed the security, sanitation, and health situation with officials. After meeting with Rupesh Kumar Thakur, Secretary (Health), and Prashant Goel, Additional Chief Secretary (Food & Civil Supplies), the LG wrote on X, “Emphasis on preparedness, coordination, and effective response.”
Sandhu was also greeted by the Delhi Police Commissioner and the Municipal Commissioner during the day.
The LG shared pictures of these meetings on his social media account.
“Had a good discussion with Shri Satish Golchha, Commissioner of Police, @DelhiPolice, at Lok Niwas. We reviewed challenges related to security, law & order, cybercrime, and emerging unconventional issues, and discussed responses including innovative approaches,” the LG wrote on X.
After meeting with the MCD Commissioner, the LG wrote, “Shri Sanjeev Khirwar, Commissioner MCD @MCD Delhi, called on me at Lok Niwas. We discussed important civic issues, including waste disposal, clearing garbage mounds in the city, and improving transparency and efficiency in MCD’s licensing and enforcement activities.”
On Thursday, the LG interacted with Members of Parliament, discussing measures to accelerate development and welfare initiatives in the national capital.
In a post on X, Sandhu wrote: “It was a pleasure meeting Hon'ble Members of Parliament representing Delhi in the Lok Sabha, Shri @ManojTiwariMP, Shri @RamvirBidhuri, Smt @kjsehrawat, Shri @yogenderchando1, Shri @PKhandelwal_MP & Ms @BansuriSwaraj today. We had a constructive discussion on the development of the National Capital.”
On Wednesday, Sandhu took oath as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi at a ceremony held at Raj Niwas, succeeding Vinai Kumar Saxena.