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BJP leader Tarun Chugh met the Dalai Lama in Ladakh, emphasizing the region’s spiritual and strategic importance. Chugh highlighted India’s dedication to spiritual freedom as a civilizational duty. The Dalai Lama expressed gratitude for India’s support in preserving Tibetan culture and identity since 1959, acknowledging the principles of non-violence and compassion.
SRINAGAR: BJP national general secretary Tarun Chugh on Tuesday met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Ladakh, highlighting the region’s “significance not just as a strategic frontier but as a sacred region where Buddhist wisdom, Indian civilization, and national pride converge”. BJP’s Tarun Chugh meets Dalai Lama in Leh (Picture credit: NNA)
In his talks, Chugh stressed that India’s commitment to spiritual freedom and cultural preservation is not a matter of politics but a civilizational dharma. The Dalai Lama had arrived in Ladakh over the weekend for a month-long visit.A BJP statement mentioned that the meeting reflected a deep spiritual connection and mutual reverence for India’s civilizational responsibility in promoting peace, compassion, and religious freedom. His message of compassion, universal brotherhood, and spiritual strength resonates with the soul of India,” Chugh said.The BJP national general secretary highlighted India’s firm commitment to being a sanctuary for seekers of truth and justice during PM Narendra Modi’s leadership. “India is the land of Buddha, and PM Modi is making every possible effort to protect and preserve the legacy of Bhagwan Buddha, not just for India, but for the world,” Chugh said.According to Chugh, the meeting with the Dalai Lama was not just a political gesture but also a reaffirmation of India’s timeless duty to protect torchbearers of truth, ahimsa, and dharma in a turbulent world.
