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‘India takes no position on matters of faith’: MEA on Dalai Lama succession row; walks tightrope on Sino-India ties

IndiaTimes Friday, 4 July 2025 ()
India has refrained from commenting on the selection process for the next Dalai Lama, emphasising its commitment to religious freedom. This stance follows the current Dalai Lama's declaration that his successor will be chosen by the Gaden Phodrang Trust, a statement perceived as a challenge to China's claim to appoint the next spiritual leader.
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