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Next Dalai Lama must be chosen within China
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- Recently, Chinese authorities have said that the successor of the Dalai Lama has to be decided within China and any interference by India on the issue will impact bilateral ties.
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- Background:(1) The 14th Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959 following a crackdown on an uprising by the local population in Tibet. India granted him political asylum and the Tibetan government-in-exile is based on Dharamsala in Himachal Pradesh since then.(2) The Dalai Lama is 84 years old now and the issue of his successor has gained prominence in the last couple of years.
- Historical, religious and political issue:(1) The reincarnation of the Dalai Lama is a historical, religious and political issue.(2) There are established historical institutions and formalities for the reincarnation of the Dalai Lama.
- China’s stand:(1) The current Dalai Lama was recognized by Beijing and his successor must be found through the “draw of lots in golden urn process” within China.(2) The Dalai Lama’s reincarnation is not decided by his personal wish or by some group of people living in other countries.(3) Any refusal by India to recognise the next Dalai Lama to be chosen within China will impact bilateral ties.
- India’s position:(1) India said that its position on it is clear and consistent.(2) Dalai Lama is a revered religious leader and is deeply respected by the people of India. His Holiness is accorded all freedom to carry out his religious activities in India.
Source
The Hindu