No one can decide except for the ‘Dalai Lama, Set Convention’: India’s first response to the next successor; Kiren Rijiju Snubs China | Bharat News
New Delhi: No one can decide the next successor except the Dalai Lama, Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Thursday sent a clear and first message to China. The Tibetan spiritual leader announced on Wednesday that the Dalai Lama’s institution would continue, the Gaden Fodrang Trust assumed special rights to identify its future rebirth.During a press interaction, Rijiju insisted that the Dalai Lama represents the most important institution for the Buddhists.Rijiju said, “The Dalai Lama holds a deep important position not only for Tibetans but also for millions of followers around the world. The decision about his successor is only with the Dalai Lama.” “And all those who follow the Dalai Lama feel that the avatar is to be set by the conference and according to the wish of the Dalai Lama. He said that no one else has the right to decide that he except for him and conferences, “he said.The message came after China refused to agree with the Nobel Peace Prize winner’s succession system, and said it should be “approved by the Chinese government”.Foreign Ministry spokesman Mao Ning told news agency AFP, “The rebirth of the Dalai Lama, Panchan Lama and other great Buddhist figures should be selected by painting a lot with a golden urn, and approved by the central government.”Rijiju, who practiced Buddhism, will participate in the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday celebration in Dharamshala on July 6, representing the Government of India.The 14th Dalai Lama is as a major institution for the Tibetans and followers of the Naland tradition of Buddhism.
