LAHDC Leh hosts luncheon in honor of HH the Dalai Lama

Leh, Aug 16: The Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council, Leh hosted a luncheon in honor of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama at Sindhu Ghat, Shey today.

An interaction session with His Holiness was also conducted which was attended by the Councillors of LAHDC Leh led by the Chairman/CEC, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, MP Ladakh, Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, DC Leh, Santosh Sukhadeve, BDC Chairpersons, and officers of UT and District Administration, Leh.

Sharing his words of wisdom, His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama stresses the need for developing a happier society among the seven billion human beings by practicing compassion which is innate in us. He also spoke on promoting and maintaining communal and religious harmony, embedded in kindness and compassion, for a better, peaceful, and prosperous world.

CEC Tashi Gyalson apprised His Holiness about the growth and holistic development of the new UT of Ladakh, based on the aspiration of the people. He also added that UT Ladakh Administration and Hill Council have dedicatedly ensured equal and parallel development of the Tibetan community in Ladakh by providing access to all the basic amenities and welfare schemes.

He shared that both the UT Administration and Hill Councils will work with the same dedication and hard work for the development and prosperity of Ladakh in the future as well.

A colourful and enthralling cultural performances were also organised as a part of the event.

The event was also attended by the Heads of Religious Organisations, Former CECs of LAHDC Leh, Head of Political Parties of BJP, INC & AAP Leh, and Representatives from various organisations including UoL, DRDO, AAI, NISR, etc.