Vikrant Shekhawat : Apr 22, 2023, 10:47 PM
Dalai Lama: Congress MLA in Himachal Pradesh Ravi Thakur has given a big statement on Saturday amid controversy arising out of a video clip of Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama. Thakur said that he felt that China must have been behind the defamation of the Dalai Lama. In the video, it can be purportedly seen that the Dalai Lama is asking a child to suck his tongue. Thakur, MLA from Lahaul-Spiti district, has shown solidarity with the Buddhist community in this matter.'Propaganda spread to control Tibet'Please tell that the Buddhist community has described this video as a 'propaganda' against the Dalai Lama. Thakur, a Congress MLA, said the Dalai Lama is a respected leader of the Buddhist community and his absence would help China gain complete control over Tibet. He accused the news channels of using this unfortunate incident for TRP. The Dalai Lama said on April 10 that he apologized to the child, his family and friends if his words had hurt sentiments.Controversy erupted as soon as the video surfacedEarlier, a video purportedly showed the Dalai Lama asking a child to suck his tongue. Controversy arose as soon as this video surfaced. In the 2 minute 5 second video, the Dalai Lama asked the child to look for good human beings who give peace and happiness and not to follow those who kill others. "A video clip is circulating in which a child asks His Holiness the Dalai Lama if he can hug him," the Dalai Lama's office said in an official statement.The Dalai Lama issued a statement apologizingAccording to the statement, the Dalai Lama would like to apologize to the child, his family and friends around the world if his words have hurt feelings. Meanwhile, various socio-religious organizations issued a joint statement on Saturday saying that the Dalai Lama dedicated his entire life to the service of humanity and the people of the world. 'Eat my tongue' is a saying in Tibetan tradition that is commonly used by grandparents with a child who asks for a toffee but has nothing to give, the statement said. It happens.'This is clearly part of China's propaganda'The statement said that defaming the Dalai Lama is clearly part of China's propaganda. The statement said, 'The Dalai Lama is a global icon of peace, has been awarded the Nobel Prize. He is the embodiment of compassion, the epitome of hope, love and kindness, and has been selflessly promoting religious harmony and peace,” the statement said, adding that the witty conversation and light-hearted moments between the Dalai Lama and the child were appreciated. Was wasted. (Language)