A New Entry In BJP's Poll Promises - US Consulates In Indian Cities
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Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a former diplomat, filed his nomination papers on Friday for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections.
It first began with BJP MP Tejasvi Surya. Now, the lead is followed by BJP's Amritsar candidate Taranjit Singh Sandhu. A promise to bring a US consulate to their respective cities - Bengaluru and Amritsar. The demand for a US Consulate in Bengaluru has been long-standing, since early 2000s.Many residents of Bengaluru travel to Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata or Hyderabad, spending Rs 30,000 to Rs 60,000 and 2-3 days for VISA approvals.No such hassles for any Kannadiga going forward.… pic.twitter.com/ZZNvtnUr8I
Taranjit Singh Sandhu, a former diplomat, filed his nomination papers on Friday for the ongoing Lok Sabha elections. Mr Sandhu, 61, was accompanied by External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar at a roadshow prior to filing his nomination papers.
"If we look at India-US relations, they are progressing at a fast pace. Our community is growing there. There is so much business today between the two nations. So I think more consulates will open here in future. And we will have to see who puts forward the case for Amritsar," said S Jaishankar to a big round of applause.
