Minister of State for Exterior Affairs Kirti Vardhan Singh stated this in a written response to queries within the Rajya Sabha.
The MEA was requested whether or not it's a indisputable fact that the federal government has “overtly backed Dalai Lama's proper to determine on his personal succession”.
“Authorities has seen a press release relating to the establishment of Dalai Lama issued by His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama on 02 July 2025. Authorities of India doesn't take any place on issues regarding beliefs and practices of religion and faith,” the MoS stated.
“Authorities has all the time upheld freedom of faith for all in India and can proceed to take action. Authorities's place has additionally been conveyed to the Chinese language facet,” he stated.
In July, Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) head Penpa Tsering countered the Chinese language authorities's declare to the subsequent Dalai Lama and stated they need to first search for the reincarnations of its personal management. “The Chinese language authorities additionally says they'll search for the Dalai Lama's reincarnation throughout the borders of China. His Holiness goes to be reborn; he'll determine the place he desires to be reborn. How can the Chinese language authorities dictate a lama, a religious being, the place she or he ought to be reborn,” Tsering had advised PTI forward of the ninetieth birthday celebration of the 14th Dalai Lama.
