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Beijing fumes at presence of Union Minister Rijiju, Arunachal CM Khandu at Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations

Beijing fumes at presence of Union Minister Rijiju, Arunachal CM Khandu at Dalai Lama's birthday celebrations

New Delhi, July 6 (UNI) China today fumed at the presence of Union Minister Kiren Rijiju and Arunachal Pradesh CM Pema Khandu at the birthday festivities of the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala, and protested against remarks made by some of them regarding the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.
The Chinese Ambassador to India Xu Feihong, in a statement posted on his X handle, said the issue of the reincarnation and succession of the Dalai Lama 'is inherently an internal affair of China'.
'It has been noted that some Indian official recently made some remarks regarding the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.
'Chinese government opposes any attempts by overseas organizations or individuals to interfere in or dictate the reincarnation process.
'Xizang is an inalienable part of China's territory. Tibetan Buddhism traces its origins to China's Qinghai-Tibet Plateau.'
'The primary regions where Tibetan Buddhism is practiced are within China. The lineage of the Dalai Lamas took shape and evolved within China's Tibet region.
'The conferment of their religious status and titles is the prerogative of the central government of China.
'The reincarnation and succession of the Dalai Lama is inherently an internal affair of China. The Chinese government upholds the principle of independence and self-governance in religious affairs and administers the reincarnation of Living Buddhas, including that of the Dalai Lama, in accordance with the law.
'No interference by any external forces will be allowed.'
Earlier this week, China had protested against Union Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju's remarks that the decision on the incarnation of the Dalai Lama would be taken by the established institution and the leader of Tibetan Buddhists himself and no one else.
Days ahead of his 90th birthday, the Dalai Lama had announced that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue.
Rijiju, in posts on X today, after attending the 90th birthday celebrations of the Dalai Lama, said: 'I feel privileged to attend 90th birth anniversary celebrations of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. It feels like a deeply personal journey of reverence and gratitude.'
'90th Birth Anniversary Celebrations of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh - a deeply spiritual gathering graced by His Holiness, along with Head Lamas of all Tibetan Buddhist & Bon traditions.'
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