Govt doesn't take stand on matters of faith, says MEA on Dalai succession issue

India has reiterated that it does not take a position on the succession of the Dalai Lama, despite a minister expressing personal support for the Dalai Lama’s wishes. This clarification follows China’s warning to India against interference in Tibetan affairs, a comment that was later removed from their official briefing transcript.

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India said it doesn’t want to pick sides in the Dalai Lama’s future, even though one of its ministers likes what the Dalai Lama wants, while China warned India to stay out of Tibetan issues.

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