Washington: US President Donald Trump has written a letter to former Indian Ambassador to the United States, Taranjit Singh Sandhu, offering his condolences over the death of the former envoy’s brother, Jasjit Singh Samundri.
The letter, written on October 17, said, “Dear Ambassador Sandhu, I was saddened to learn of the loss of your beloved brother, Jasjit Singh Samundri. Please accept my heartfelt condolences to you and your entire family. Like you, your brother was a respected Indian public servant. He will be remembered for his public service, deep faith, and immense love of family,” the letter stated.
Trump also recalled Sandhu’s key role in ensuring his successful visit to India in February 2020. Ambassador Sandhu is a veteran diplomat of nearly four decades and was the Indian Ambassador to the US from 2020 to 2024.
Sandhu posted the US President’s letter on X, saying, “Thank you, President Trump @POTUS for your condolences. My family and I are deeply honored and touched by your kind and thoughtful gesture.”
