It is none of China's business what Dalai Lama does in India.
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NEW DELHI/DHARAMSHALA: The Dalai Lama's scheduled visit to Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang in March next year remains on course with the religious leader accepting an invitation from chief minister Pema Khandu.
The visit was announced earlier this month but remained subject of discussion in the light of recent strains in India-China relations. Beijing had also objected to the visit of US ambassador Richard Verma to the north-eastern state, saying America should not get involved in an India-China territorial dispute.
Asked about the Dalai Lama's visit, external affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the Buddhist leader was a "guest of India" and was free to travel across the country. "The Dalai Lama is a revered spiritual figure... He has a sizeable following among Buddhists in Arunachal Pradesh, who would like to seek his blessings. He has visited the state in the past as well and we see nothing unusual if he visits again," Swarup said.
The inner line permits remain in operation in Arunachal and the Dalai Lama's visit requires certain formalities apart from being vetted by the political authority.
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India snubs China, says Dalai Lama can go to Arunachal Pradesh - Times of India
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NEW DELHI/DHARAMSHALA: The Dalai Lama's scheduled visit to Arunachal Pradesh's Tawang in March next year remains on course with the religious leader accepting an invitation from chief minister Pema Khandu.
The visit was announced earlier this month but remained subject of discussion in the light of recent strains in India-China relations. Beijing had also objected to the visit of US ambassador Richard Verma to the north-eastern state, saying America should not get involved in an India-China territorial dispute.
Asked about the Dalai Lama's visit, external affairs spokesperson Vikas Swarup said the Buddhist leader was a "guest of India" and was free to travel across the country. "The Dalai Lama is a revered spiritual figure... He has a sizeable following among Buddhists in Arunachal Pradesh, who would like to seek his blessings. He has visited the state in the past as well and we see nothing unusual if he visits again," Swarup said.
The inner line permits remain in operation in Arunachal and the Dalai Lama's visit requires certain formalities apart from being vetted by the political authority.
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India snubs China, says Dalai Lama can go to Arunachal Pradesh - Times of India
