Dalai Lama extends warm wishes to President Droupadi Murmu on her 67th birthday

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Tenzin Nyidon 

DHARAMSHALA, June 19: The exiled spiritual leader His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Thursday extended heartfelt birthday wishes to the President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu, on the occasion of her 67th birthday. In a letter addressed to the Indian head of state, the Nobel Laureate expressed his admiration and gratitude for India, which he has called home for more than six decades.

Reflecting on his personal journey, the Dalai Lama wrote, “As you know, after being forced to flee Tibet following the Tibetan people’s uprising against the PRC authorities in March 1959, I have spent the major part of my life in India. I therefore feel a special closeness to this country.”

He lauded India not only as the world’s most populous nation and the largest democracy but also as a rich source of ancient wisdom. “I beli...

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