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After Jaishankar, Now Taranjit Sandhu | Why PM Modi Wants More Ex-Diplomats In Government

Published on Mar 21, 2024 05:12 pm IST

After Jaishankar, now another former ambassador to the U.S. has taken the political plunge. Taranjit Singh Sandhu joined the BJP a month after his retirement and ahead of the crucial 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Sandhu, during his stint as India’s envoy to the U.S., oversaw several key deals between the two countries, including the deal with U.S. giant GE to make fighter jet engines for the Indian Air Force. So, why are more and more diplomats taking the political plunge? Will Taranjit Singh Sandhu get a key role in Modi 3.0? Why is PM Modi pushing for the inclusion of more diplomats in politics? Watch this video where Hindustan Times’ National Political Editor Sunetra Choudhury explains all these issues.

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