Dharamshala (HP) July 05, 2025 | Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, during Dalai Lama's birthday eve celebrations in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh, emphasized that the Dalai Lama’s institution is purely religious and the Indian government believes in non-interference in religious matters. He wished the Dalai Lama a long life, highlighting that his health and wisdom are valuable to the global community. Rijiju refrained from commenting on China’s stance, leaving the matter to the Dalai Lama.On attending Dalai Lama's birthday eve celebrations, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju said, "Dalai Lama institution is purely religious and government of India believes there should be no interference in religious matters... I would like to wish His Holiness a long life... All his devotees desire to see him healthy so that the global community can benefit from his wisdom... I don't want to react on the Chinese statement, but we leave everything to His Holiness..."
