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Kiren Rijiju attends Dalai Lama birthday celebrations; visit amid India-China war of words over spiritual leader's 'successor' - watch video

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Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu attended the Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations in Dharamshala, following a dispute between China and India over his succession. China urged India to handle Tibet-related issues cautiously after Rijiju stated the Dalai Lama's reincarnation should be his own decision. The MEA clarified India's neutrality on the selection process, emphasizing religious freedom.
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