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News18 Evening Digest: Govt Denies Reuters Ban Request, Play Resumes In Ind-Eng Test & More
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The Wire
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Amidst 'Successor' Talk, PM Modi Wishes the Dalai Lama on His 90th Birthday
Diplomacy While attending the ceremonies honouring the Dalai Lama at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, Union minister Kiren Rijiju reiterated that 'whatever decision' taken by the Dalai Lama would be abided by. New Delhi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi wished the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday on July 6, calling him an 'enduring symbol of love'. In a post on social media platform X, Modi said: 'I join 1.4 billion Indians in extending our warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. He has been an enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline. His message has inspired respect and admiration across all faiths. We pray for his continued good health and long life.' This is not the first time that Modi has wished the Dalai Lama on his birthday. Last year on his 89th birthday, Modi wished him a quick recovery from his knee surgery. Simmering tensions In 2023 too, Modi had wished the Tibetan spiritual leader on social media. Modi's birthday wish to the Dalai Lama this year, however, comes at a time when tensions between India and China are still simmering over the issue of who will choose the successor of the current Dalai Lama. While the Dalai Lama has said that only the India-based Gaden Phodrang Trust founded by him can decide on his successor, China has claimed that it has authority to do so. Tensions further aggravated earlier this week, when India's Union Minister of Parliamentary Affairs, and Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Kiren Rijiju, said that 'no one has the right to interfere or decide' on who the Dalai Lama's successor would be. 'Only he or his institution has the authority to make that decision. His followers believe that deeply. It's important for disciples across the world that he decides his succession,' he was quoted as saying. In response to these remarks, China's foreign ministry warned India on July 4 against interfering in its domestic affairs at the expense of bilateral relations, as The Wire had reported. 'We hope the Indian side will fully understand the highly sensitive nature of Tibet-related issues, recognise the anti-China separatist nature of the 14th Dalai Lama,' s pokesperson Mao Ning said at a press conference. Rijiju had said that he had spoken as a 'follower and a devotee', as he is a practicing Buddhist. Meanwhile, also on July 4, India's foreign ministry said the country does not take any position or speak on matters concerning beliefs and practices of faith and religion. 'We have seen reports relating to the statement made by His Holiness the Dalai Lama about the continuation of the Dalai Lama institution. Government of India does not take any position or speak on matters concerning beliefs and practices of faith and religion. Government has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India and will continue to do so,' the Ministry of External Affairs' official spokesperson, Randhir Jaiswal said in a statement on July 4. 'Living bridge' On Sunday, July 6, while attending the ceremonies honouring the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh Rijiju reiterated that 'whatever decision' taken by the Dalai Lama would be abided by. According to a report by Times of India, Rijiju said at the gathering on Sunday that Indians feel blessed with his presence in India, which he 'regards as his arya bhumi '. In 2020, the Dalai Lama had said that they consider India their ' arya bhumi ', 'a country that is highly developed in spiritual terms'. 'Your holiness, you are more than a spiritual leader. You are a living bridge between ancient wisdom and the modern world,' Times of India quoted Rijiju as saying today. Rijiju also said that whatever decision taken by the Dalai Lama would be abided by, according to ToI: "As a devotee and on behalf of millions of devotees across the world I want to state that whatever decision taken by His Holiness, the established traditions and conventions, we will fully abide by it and follow the directions and guidelines to be issued by the institution of the Dalai Lama.' The Wire is now on WhatsApp. Follow our channel for sharp analysis and opinions on the latest developments.
Time of India
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- Time of India
Dalai Lama's 90th birthday: Rituals, VIPs in Dharamshala; highlights from celebration
AP photo NEW DELHI: The 14th Dalai Lama , Tenzin Gyatso, marked his 90th birthday on Sunday with a large celebration in Dharamshala, his home in exile since 1959. Despite heavy rain, monks, nuns, and followers from across the world gathered at the Tsuglagkhang temple complex to honour the Tibetan spiritual leader. The courtyard was filled with red-robed monks, traditional music, and heartfelt tributes. Tibetan artists played drums and bagpipes, and senior lamas struck cymbals as the Dalai Lama arrived dressed in a traditional maroon and yellow robe. 'I live my life in the service of other sentient beings,' he told the audience, reflecting on his journey. 'When I look back on my life, I see that I have not wasted it at all.' Union Ministers Kiren Rijiju and Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh represented the Indian government. Among international guests was Hollywood actor Richard Gere , a long-time supporter of the Tibetan cause, who called the Dalai Lama 'the most extraordinary man to ever walk on this planet.' Messages also poured in from global leaders. Prime Minister Narendra Modi described him as a symbol of 'love, compassion, patience, and moral discipline.' US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the Dalai Lama continues to inspire unity and compassion, while former US presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton also shared personal tributes. Celebrations in Dharamshala followed a week of events, including the Dalai Lama's announcement that the spiritual lineage would continue after his death, ending years of uncertainty. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Free P2,000 GCash eGift UnionBank Credit Card Apply Now Undo Across Himachal Pradesh, tributes continued. In Shimla, monks at the Dorjidak Monastery offered long-life prayers, led by Nawang Tashi Rapten, a young monk recognised as the reincarnation of Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche. He also cut a ceremonial cake. Tibetan monk Kunga Lama called the birthday 'a celebration of identity and unity,' saying the Dalai Lama is not only the spiritual head but also 'the guide for the entire Tibetan culture of peace and compassion.' Celebrations were also held in Nepal and in Tibetan settlements around the world, with prayers, chanting, and traditional dances. Born Lhamo Dhondup in 1935 in northeastern Tibet, the Dalai Lama was recognised as the reincarnation of the 13th Dalai Lama at age two. He took full spiritual and political authority by 1950 but fled to India after Chinese crackdown in 1959. He has since become a global advocate for non-violence, interfaith harmony, and human rights.
