Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu on Friday paid a courtesy visit to President Droupadi Murmu and held discussions concerning issues linked to the national capital.
Taking to X, he posted, “Honoured to call on Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji and receive her guidance for the road ahead. Grateful for her encouragement.”
Honoured to call on Hon’ble President of India Smt. Droupadi Murmu ji and receive her guidance for the road ahead. Grateful for her encouragement. 🇮🇳🙏 pic.twitter.com/CjXtQRHhuJ
— Taranjit Singh Sandhu (@SandhuTaranjitS) March 13, 2026
Earlier in the day, the Lieutenant Governor spoke about his visit to Amrit Udyan within the Rashtrapati Bhavan premises.
Sharing a photograph from the well-known gardens, he noted that he enjoyed a morning walk there and interacted with several Delhi residents who had come to see the vibrant spring flowers.
A lovely walk through the famed gardens of Rashtrapati Bhavan this forenoon. Nice to meet many Dilliwalas enjoying the spring blooms. 🌸🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/jeIwQNcn1g
— Taranjit Singh Sandhu (@SandhuTaranjitS) March 13, 2026
Sandhu also convened a meeting with senior government officials to evaluate the situation regarding health services, sanitation and administrative readiness in the city.
The meeting included Secretary (Health) Rupesh Kumar Thakur and Additional Chief Secretary (Food and Civil Supplies) Prashant Goel, where the emphasis remained on coordination, preparedness and effective response mechanisms.
Reviewed the situation in a meeting with Shri Rupesh Kumar Thakur, Secretary (Health), and Shri Prashant Goel, Additional Chief Secretary (Food & Civil Supplies). Emphasis on preparedness, coordination and effective response. pic.twitter.com/oOJuktl4rI
— Taranjit Singh Sandhu (@SandhuTaranjitS) March 13, 2026
During the day, the Delhi Police Commissioner met the Lieutenant Governor at Lok Niwas to discuss security-related matters. Their conversation covered issues such as law and order, cybercrime and other emerging challenges, along with possible strategies to address them.
Had a good discussion with Shri Satish Golchha, Commissioner of Police, @DelhiPolice, at Lok Niwas.
Reviewed challenges relating to security, law & order, cybercrime and emerging unconventional issues, and discussed responses including innovative approaches. pic.twitter.com/1Bisi18fIX— Taranjit Singh Sandhu (@SandhuTaranjitS) March 13, 2026
Later, Sandhu met Municipal Corporation of Delhi Commissioner Sanjeev Khirwar and reviewed civic concerns, including waste management, reduction of garbage mounds and steps to improve transparency in licensing and enforcement systems.
Shri Sanjeev Khirwar, Commissioner MCD @MCD_Delhi, called on me at Lok Niwas. We discussed important civic issues including waste disposal, flattening of garbage mounds in the city, and improving transparency and efficiency in MCD’s licensing and enforcement activities. pic.twitter.com/WmlVRYqjtK
— Taranjit Singh Sandhu (@SandhuTaranjitS) March 13, 2026
A day earlier, the Lieutenant Governor interacted with Members of Parliament representing Delhi in the Lok Sabha to deliberate on ways to accelerate development and welfare initiatives in the capital.
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… pic.twitter.com/4YTsihNE30
— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) March 12, 2026
Sandhu recently assumed charge as the 23rd Lieutenant Governor of Delhi after taking the oath at Raj Niwas on Wednesday, succeeding Vinai Kumar Saxena.
Sworn in as the 23rd Lt. Governor of Delhi by Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Hon’ble Justice Devendra Kumar Upadhyaa, in the presence of Hon’ble CM, Smt @gupta_rekha today.
I thank the Hon’ble President @rashtrapatibhvn, Hon’ble Prime Minister, Shri @narendramodi and… pic.twitter.com/BqwJ7sLOrT— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) March 11, 2026
— LG Delhi (@LtGovDelhi) March 11, 2026
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