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DALAI LAMA

Tibetan leader undergoes successful surgery

after India backs meeting with US delegation

The delegation’s visit came ahead of the US Congress passing a bill urging Beijing to re-engage with the Dalai
Lama and other Tibetan leaders to peacefully resolve their dispute over the status and governance of Tibet

OUR BUREAU
New York, NY
ibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama was dis-
charged from a hospital on Saturday after his
Tsuccessful knee surgery in the United States.
Dalai Lama’s personal physician, Dr Tsetan D
Sadutshang and Secretary to His Holiness the Da-
lai Lama, Tenzin Taklha, in a short briefing detailed
Dalai Lama’s condition after his total knee replace-
ment surgery on Friday morning. “Dalai Lama’s
knee surgery this morning was very successful and
his holiness is now resting in his hospital room. His
holiness condition is stable,” they said in the online
briefing on X.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s physician fur-
ther said that there was no problem with the treat-
ment. His physician emphasised that this is the best
hospital for knee surgery in the US. “This is the
best hospital for knee surgery in the US and the
orthopaedic surgeons are the best in the country.
Therefore, please feel at ease, everyone,” he added.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama arrived in
New York on Monday after a halt in Switzerland’s The Bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by Representative Michael McCaul and former US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi
Zurich. He was welcomed by the members of the
Tibetan community and his well-wishers. Dalai meet Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama at his residence in Mcleodganj, Kangra (ANI)
Lama left for Delhi from Dharamshala on Friday,
to head to the US for his knee surgery. part of the delegation, “strongly reaffirmed” Con- McCaul, Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs
During his stop in Switzerland, he received a gressional support for the people of Tibet. Committee, the seven-member US delegation vis-
traditional Tibetan welcome on his arrival at a ho- She also launched a broadside against Xi Jin- ited Dharamshala on June 18 and 19.
tel in Zurich. His well-wishers and guests watched ping, stating that while the legacy of the Tibetan “They also had a call on the Prime Minister (Na-
as the Dalai Lama walked through the hotel lobby. spiritual leader will live forever, the Chinese Presi- rendra Modi). They also met the External Affairs
He greeted an old friend as he walked through the dent will be gone in a few years. Minister (S Jaishankar) and the Commerce and
hotel lobby in Zurich. Meanwhile, India reiterated its stance on the Industry Minister (Piyush Goyal),” Jaiswal added,
Tibetan artists performed traditional songs Dalai Lama’s position, emphasising his “revered” underlining the discussions held during the visit.
and dances as they waited for him to arrive at the status and the respect accorded to him by the Indi- The visit underscored ongoing bilateral ex-
hotel. While he was leaving from Dharamshala, an people. “I would like to reiterate India’s position changes and strategic dialogues between India and
the leadership of the Central Tibetan Administra- on His Holiness Dalai Lama. He is a revered reli- the United States, encompassing various facets
tion, including Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, gious leader and is deeply respected by the people of mutual interest including regional security and
Sikyong Penpa Tsering, Deputy Speaker Dolma of India. His Holiness is accorded due courtesies economic cooperation.
Tsering Teykhang, Tibetan Justice Commissioner and freedom to conduct his religious and spiritual The delegation’s visit came ahead of the US
Tenzin Lungtok, DIIR Kalon Norzin Dolma, Elec- activities,” stated Randhir Jaiswal, spokesperson Congress passing a bill urging Beijing to re-engage
tion and Public Service Commissioner Wangdu for the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA). with the Dalai Lama and other Tibetan leaders to
Tsering Pesur, Standing Committee Members of Jaiswal’s comments came, during a weekly peacefully resolve their dispute over the status and
the Tibetan Parliament in Exile, and Secretaries of briefing, in response to queries regarding India’s governance of Tibet.
CTA Departments and Offices, gathered at Dalai stance on the succession of the Dalai Lama, high- ‘The Resolve Tibet Act’ urges Beijing to re-en-
Lama’s official residence to see him off. lighting the spiritual leader’s significant role in In- gage with Tibetan leaders for a peaceful resolution
Dalai Lama’s trip to the US came after a dia’s cultural fabric. of their governance dispute with China. US Rep-
bipartisan US Congressional delegation led by Delving into recent diplomatic engage- resentatives - Gregory Meeks, Mariannette Mill-
Congressman Michael McCaul met with him in ments, Jaiswal provided insights into the visit of er-Meeks, Nicole Malliotakis, Ami Bera and Jim
Dharamshala last week. Former US House of a high-level United States Congressional delega- McGovern are the other members of the visiting
Representatives Speaker Nancy Pelosi, who was tion to India from June 16 to 20. Led by Michael delegation.

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