New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu has nominated Satnam Singh Sandhu to the Rajya Sabha, the Upper House of Parliament, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of a nominated member, according to an official circular released on Tuesday.

Vice-President of India Jagdeep Dhankhar extended congratulations to Sandhu on his nomination. He expressed, "I welcome the nomination of Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu Ji to the Rajya Sabha. His rich work in community service and his passion towards education, innovation, and learning will be significant sources of strength for the Rajya Sabha. I wish him the very best for his tenure," in a post on a social media website.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also congratulated Satnam Singh Sandhu, recognizing him as a noted educationist and social worker. Modi stated, "I am delighted that Rashtrapati Ji has nominated Shri Satnam Singh Sandhu Ji to the Rajya Sabha. Satnam Ji has distinguished himself as a noted educationist and social worker, who has been serving people at the grassroots in different ways. He has always worked extensively to further national integration and has also worked with the Indian diaspora. I wish him the very best for his Parliamentary journey and am confident the Rajya Sabha proceedings will be enriched by his views."

Satnam Singh Sandhu, hailing from Punjab and the son of a farmer, is a prominent figure in the field of education in India. He founded the Chandigarh Group of Colleges (CGC) in Landran, Mohali, in 2001, and later established the Chandigarh University in 2012. Despite facing hardships during his early life and struggling for education, Sandhu has become a staunch philanthropist, often providing financial assistance to students.

Actively involved in community service, Sandhu runs two NGOs — the Indian Minorities Foundation and New India Development (NID) Foundation — dedicated to fostering communal harmony in the country. His commitment to improving the health and wellness of the masses is evident through his community efforts.

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