Himachal CM Sukhu meets Dalai Lama

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

 

The chief minister was accompanied by Davinder Jaggi, the Congress candidate in Dharamshala for the assembly by-poll.

 

Simultaneous polls for Himachal Pradesh's four Lok Sabha seats and the six assembly by-polls will be held on June 1.

 

Sukhu told reporters that it is 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.