Leh: Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor (CEC) of LAHDC Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, was called on Tuesday by Gyen Tenzin Soepa, Director of Photang Jevetsal, and Skarma Sonam Tashi, Office Secretary of Photang Jevetsal, who conveyed a special message from His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.
In the message, His Holiness expressed heartfelt appreciation to the CEC and his colleagues for the warm hospitality during his six-week stay in Ladakh.
He lauded the developmental progress of the region, especially in education and the economy, while praising the strong faith and devotion of the Ladakhi people.
His Holiness also thanked LAHDC Leh for extending welfare benefits and facilities to Tibetan refugees in recent years.
Responding to the message, CEC Gyalson said Ladakh is blessed to receive the Dalai Lama’s guidance and inspiration year after year.
He extended gratitude for His Holiness’s visit, offered prayers for his long life and good health, and said the people of Ladakh eagerly look forward to welcoming him again.
