Former South Carolina Governor and United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley announced the passing of her father, Ajit Singh Randhawa, on Father's Day. In a heartfelt statement posted on social media, Haley described her father as the smartest, sweetest, kindest, most decent man she has ever known. Born in India and holding a master's degree in biology before moving to Canada for further education at the University of British Columbia, Randhawa eventually landed in South Carolina to teach at Voorhees College. Haley recalled her father as an amazing husband of 64 years, a loving grandfather and great-grandfather, and the best father to his four children. He instilled in them the importance of faith, hard work, and grace.
Randhawa's death was mourned by his family and friends. Haley shared that her heart is heavy with the loss but expressed gratitude for having had such a wonderful father. The cause of death was not disclosed.