Taranjit Singh Sandhu

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Taranjit Singh Sandhu Biography

Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a member of the Samundri family. His lineage includes notable figures such as his grandfather, the revered freedom fighter Sardar Teja Singh Samundri, and his father, Bishan Singh Samundri, who served as the founding Vice-Chancellor of Guru Nanak Dev University.

He entered the Indian Foreign Service (IFS) in 1988 and began his diplomatic journey as First Secretary (Political) at the Indian Embassy.

His spouse, Reena Sandhu, also an IFS officer, served as the embassy's Commercial Officer, and together, they are parents of a son and a daughter.

Adding a new chapter to his career, Taranjit Singh Sandhu transitioned into politics, aligning himself with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) before the commencement of the Lok Sabha election. He is a BJP nominee from the Amritsar constituency in Punjab in the 18th Lok Sabha election.

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Taranjit Singh Sandhu Personal Life

Full Name	Taranjit Singh Sandhu
Date of Birth	23 Jan 1963 (Age 63)
Place of Birth	N/A
Party Name	Bharatiya Janta Party
Education	Post Graduate
Profession	Politician, Retired from Indian Foreign Ambassador
Father's Name	Bishan Singh Samundri
Mother's Name	N/A
Spouse's Name	Reena Sandhu
Spouse's Profession	Currently Serving In Indian Foregin Service As Ambassdor Of India Natherland
Children	1 Son(s) 1 Daughter(s)
Religion	Sikh
Caste	Samundri

Taranjit Singh Sandhu Net Worth

Net Worth

₹39.93 CRORE

ASSETS

₹39.93 CRORE

Liabilities

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Education Qualification of Taranjit Singh Sandhu

Taranjit Singh Sandhu began his educational journey at The Lawrence School, Sanawar in Himachal Pradesh. Following this, he earned a Bachelor's degree with Honors in History from St. Stephen's College, Delhi. Subsequently, he pursued a Master’s Degree in International Relations at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi in 1984.

Political Timeline of Taranjit Singh Sandhu

• 2024: On March 19, Taranjit Singh Sandhu joined the BJP in New Delhi and the BJP fielded him to contest from The Amritsar Lok Sabha seat in this year's general election.

Taranjit Singh Sandhu Early Life

• 2020: On February 3, 2020, he assumed charge as the Ambassador of India to the United States.
• 2017: From January 2017 to January 2020, he was the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka.
• 2013: From July 2013 to January 2017, he was the Deputy Chief of Mission at the Embassy of India in Washington, DC.
• 2011: From September 2011 to July 2013, he served as the Consul General of India in Frankfurt, Germany.
• 2009: From March 2009 to August 2011, he was Joint Secretary (United Nations) in the Ministry of External Affairs in India. He also served as Joint Secretary (Administration) heading the Human Resource Division in the Ministry of External Affairs (dates not specified).
• 2005: From July 2005 to February 2009, he worked at the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York.
• 2000: From December 2000 to September 2004, he served as the Head of the Political Wing at the High Commission of India in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
• 1997: From 1997 to 2000, he was the First Secretary (Political) at the Embassy of India in Washington, DC.
• 1995: From December 1995 to March 1997, he was an Officer on Special Duty (Press Relations) in the Ministry of External Affairs in India.
• 1992: From 1992 to 1994, he served as the Head of Political and Administration Wings in the Indian Embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine.
• 1990: From 1990 to 1992, he worked as Third Secretary (Political) and Second Secretary (Commercial) in the Indian Mission in the former Soviet Union (Russia).
• 1988: Taranjit Singh Sandhu entered the Indian Foreign Service in 1988 after passing the civil services examination.

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