Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended birthday greetings to the Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, on his 90th birthday, calling him a symbol of "love, compassion, patience and moral discipline."
On the eve of the 90th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, prominent Indian leaders, including BJP leader Vijay Jolly and JD(U) leader Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh, attended a celebratory event in Dharamshala to honour the revered figure.
As Tibetans around the world prepare to celebrate the 90th birthday of the 14th Dalai Lama on July 6, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju joined the celebrations and wished him a long and healthy life.
Ahead of his 90th birthday, the 14th Dalai Lama expressed his appreciation for the celebrations being held in his honor by urging people to focus on cultivating compassion and peace of mind.
The report was released on Saturday in Dharamshala, coinciding with the birthday celebrations of the leader. It is going to present new evidence exposing how Tibetan children are subjected to abuse, neglect, indoctrination, and identity erasure in a vast network of Chinese government-run
The Union Minister mentioned that prayers for the long life of Dalai Lama were held on Saturday, whereas his 90th birthday celebrations will be held on Sunday.
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Saturday attended the 90th birthday celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama at Tsuglagkhang, the main Tibetan temple in Dharamshala where the spiritual leader resides.
Celebrations ahead of the 90th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, are underway in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. According to the Gregorian calendar, the Dalai Lama's birthday is officially observed on July 6.
He expressed concern over China's attempts to dictate the spiritual leadership of Tibet, questioning the government's motives and disregard for religious freedom amid preparations for the upcoming birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama.
The International Tibet Youth Forum commenced in Dharamshala on Thursday. The inaugural session was attended by Hollywood star Richard Gere, who addressed the audience on the occasion.