US EditionIndian minister backs Dalai Lama's position on successor, contradicting China
TIBET, CHINA, JUL 3 – India affirms only the Dalai Lama and his trust have authority to select his successor, opposing China’s claims amid ongoing geopolitical and religious tensions.
- The 14th Dalai Lama spoke during a ceremony to offer prayers for his long life as part of his birthday celebrations, attended by hundreds at the Main Tibetan Temple in McLeod Ganj, India.
- The Dalai Lama insists that his successor will be born in a 'free' country and urges followers to reject any candidate appointed by Beijing.
- The Indian Foreign Ministry stated it upholds religious freedom and does not take a position on matters of faith, responding to China's warnings on interference.
- China warned India against interference in its domestic affairs and emphasized the sensitive nature of Tibet-related issues.
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Indian minister backs Dalai Lama's position on successor, contradicting China
A senior Indian minister has said that only the Dalai Lama and the organization he has set up have the authority to identify his successor as the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism, in a rare comment contradicting rival China's long-held position.
Regarding the new Dalai Lama, Kiren Rijiju had said that the selection of the new Lama should be done as per the wishes of the Dalai Lama. China is irritated by his comment and has said that India needs to be cautious while speaking on the issue of Tibet.
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