Himachal CM Meets Dalai Lama Ahead of Elections

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama in Dharamshala. Accompanied by Davinder Jaggi, Sukhu sought blessings from the Dalai Lama, who praised the state and India's religious respect. Elections are set for June 1 with around 800 Tibetan exiles registered as voters.

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu on Friday met Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama at his residence in Dharamshala's McLeodganj and enquired about his wellbeing.

Sukhu was accompanied by Davinder Jaggi, the Congress candidate in Dharamshala for the assembly bypoll. Simultaneous polls for Himachal Pradesh's four Lok Sabha seats and the six assembly bypolls will be held on June 1.

Sukhu told reporters that it a tradition for him to seek the Dalai Lama's blessings whenever he visits Dharamshala.

During their conversation, the Dalai Lama praised Himachal Pradesh as a ''beautiful state'' and highlighted India's reputation for respecting all religions, the veteran Congress leader said.

Around 800 Tibetan exiles are registered as voters in the Dharamshala assembly segment.

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