'Blessed by his presence in our country': Kiren Rijiju attends Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday celebrations; vows to follow spiritual leader's directions

Sunday, 6 July 2025 (55 minutes ago)
Union minister Kiren Rijiju attended the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations in Dharamshala, emphasizing his role as a bridge between ancient wisdom and the modern world. The Dalai Lama reflected on benefiting others from exile in India. Amid succession debates, Rijiju affirmed India's support for the Dalai Lama's institution's decisions, rejecting external interference, particularly from China.

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