"Next Dalai Lama To Be From Democratic Nation, Not China": Pema Khandu

Dalai Lama Successor Dispute: Gyaltsen Norbu vs Exile Choice

The 14th Dalai Lama has maintained his stance and said that his succession will be selected only by the institution of the Dalai Lama and only the Gaden Phodrang Trust, based in India, has the sole authority to choose the successor. “No one else has any such authority to interfere in this matter”, said the […]

"Next Dalai Lama To Be From Democratic Nation, Not China": Pema Khandu

By NDTV Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu has said the next Dalai Lama will be from a free and democratic country and definitely not from China. He, however, said the process of selecting the next Dalai Lama starts only after an incumbent passes away and hoped and prayed the 14th Dalai Lama will live for another 40 years. “In fact, as I said, His Holiness’ health is very good. And this time too — on the occasion of his 90th birthday c…