Himachal Pradesh was fortunate that His Holiness Dalai Lama has chosen the state as the place for the Tibetan Government-in-exile, Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur said on Wednesday.
Addressing the gathering on the occasion of high tea hosted by the Parliament of the Tibetan Government-in-exile at Dharamshala, the Chief Minister said with the Dalai Lama making the place his home, it has emerged as a world tourist attraction.
“A large number of tourists and his followers across the world visit Dharamshala every year to seek his blessings, which has brought Dharamshala on world tourist map,” he said.
Thakur said India and Tibet shares common culture and traditions and it was vital for the universal peace that both the communities work with better coordination.
Speaker, Parliament of Tibetan Government-in-exile Pema Jungney presented the vote of thanks. Deputy
Speaker Yeshi Phuntsok welcomed the Chief Minister and other dignitaries present on the occasion.
Former Chief Minister Virbhadra Singh, Speaker of the State Vidhan SabhaRajiv Bindal, Members of the State Cabinet and MLAs were present on the occasion among others.