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Responding to a query in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday, MoS for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh made the government’s stance clear
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India on Thursday said that it does not take any position on issues related to religious beliefs and practices, including the matter of the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation.
Responding to a query in the Rajya Sabha, Minister of State for External Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh made the government’s stance clear.
“Government has seen a statement regarding the institution of Dalai Lama issued by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on 02 July 2025. Government of India does not take any position on matters concerning beliefs and practices of faith and religion,” Singh said.
He further stated, “Government has always upheld freedom of religion for all in India and will continue to do so. Government’s position has also been conveyed to the Chinese Side.”
The minister’s remarks came in response to several questions raised in Parliament, including whether India has openly supported the Dalai Lama’s right to decide on his own succession, and if China had issued a strong response on the matter.
Earlier in July, Penpa Tsering, President of the Central Tibetan Administration, had said India is one of the most likely places for the reincarnation of the next Dalai Lama, given the 14th Dalai Lama’s deep spiritual and personal connection with the country.
In an interview with News18 on the occasion of the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday, Tsering noted that the discussion on reincarnation might be premature.
“Talking about reincarnation now might imply that he’s going to leave the world soon, which is not the case. Reincarnation is about seeking a soul after someone’s demise, so any announcement will be made at the appropriate time, not 10 or 20 years in advance,” he said.
The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, has reaffirmed that there will be a successor, ending years of speculation. However, this move is expected to increase tensions with China, which has insisted that any future Dalai Lama must receive its official approval.
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