A grand ceremony was organized in Dharamshala on the eve of the 90th birthday of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama, in which Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and JDU leader Rajiv Ranjan (Lalan) Singh participated. Where he gave a strong message to China and said that China has no right to comment on the religious institution.

This event was not only to wish the Dalai Lama a long and healthy life, but was also an occasion to honor his efforts to spread his message of peace and non-violence across the world.

Thousands of devotees and followers gathered in this ceremony held at the Tibetan monastery in Dharamshala. On this occasion, the Union Minister addressed the ceremony and said, 'The institution of the Dalai Lama is completely religious and the Government of India believes that there should be no interference in religious matters. I wish him a long life. All his devotees want to see him healthy, so that the global community can benefit from his wisdom.'

He refused to comment on China's statements, saying, 'We leave everything to the discretion of the Dalai Lama.'

'China has no right to comment on a religious institution'

Speaking on the occasion, Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu said, 'I have come here to represent the people of Arunachal Pradesh. This is a historic event and China has no right to comment on this religious institution, because even though Buddhism exists in China, this institution belongs to Tibet and the people of the Himalayan region...'

Emphasizing the importance of peace and diplomacy between India and China, he said, 'India and China are two huge countries and economic superpowers. Therefore, disputes should be resolved through diplomacy, war is not a solution... Both countries should lead the world together.'

'Indian government does not interfere in religion and faith'

At the same time, JDU leader and Union Minister Lallan Singh expressed his views at the ceremony and said, 'We have come here to wish the Dalai Lama and pay tribute to his struggle for peace and non-violence. We pray to God that he gets the strength to move forward... Indian government does not interfere in religion and faith.'