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'No one can decide except Dalai Lama, set convention': India's first reaction over next successor; Kiren Rijiju snubs China

IndiaTimes Thursday, 3 July 2025
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju asserted that only the Dalai Lama has the authority to decide his successor, directly addressing China's claims. This statement follows the Dalai Lama's declaration that the Gaden Phodrang Trust will manage the selection of his reincarnation.
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'No one can decide except Dalai Lama, set convention': India's first reaction over next successor; Kiren Rijiju snubs China

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