Dalai Lama’s Succession Statement A Strategic Defeat For China, Diplomatic Win For India

10 months ago

The Dalai Lama has taken a decisive step to anchor his succession in Tibetan spiritual authority, ensuring continuity of leadership posthumously. Top intelligence sources say his statement pre-empts any Chinese propaganda or parallel installation efforts with Panchen Lama’s appointment. The statement, wource say, also reflects a diplomatic win for India and Dharamshala. The Dalai Lama has clearly stated that the institution of the Dalai Lama will continue through his succession, reversing the ambiguity he maintained since 1969 about whether the lineage should persist. Now, he confirms that the lineage will continue beyond his lifetime.

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