PM spreading Dalai Lama’s message of peace, harmony across globe: Chugh

Leh, Jul 15: Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) National General Secretary, Tarun Chugh, paid his respects to His Holiness The Dalai Lama.In his message to the nation, His Holiness said: “Since coming into exile from Tibet in 1959, we have received immense support and assistance from the Government of India. It is thanks to India’s generosity that we have been able to preserve our unique identity, language, and cultural heritage—deeply rooted in the principles of ahimsa (non-violence) and karuna (compassion).”Chug in a statement issued here said that under Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s leadership, India has stood firm on its ancient promise of being a sanctuary for seekers of truth and justice. Recalling PM Modi’s own words, he said, “India is the land of Buddha, and Prime Minister Modi is making every possible effort to protect and preserve the legacy of Bhagwan Buddha, not just for India, but for the world.”He added that the Dalai Lama is not just a spiritual leader but a living embodiment of India’s civilisational values. “His message of compassion, universal brotherhood, and spiritual strength resonates with the soul of India,” Chugh said.The BJP leader also highlighted Ladakh’s significance, not just as a strategic frontier but as a sacred region where Buddhist wisdom, Indian civilisation, and national pride converge. He said India’s commitment to spiritual freedom and cultural preservation is not a matter of policy, it is a civilisational dharma.This meeting, Chugh said, was not just a political gesture but a reaffirmation of India’s timeless duty to protect the torchbearers of truth, ahimsa, and dharma in a turbulent world. “This meeting reflected a deep spiritual connection and mutual reverence for India’s civilizational responsibility in promoting peace, compassion and religious freedom,” he said.