New Delhi, 3, June 2017: Former Defense Minister and founder of Samata Party, Shri George Fernandes’ 87th birthday was held at his residence on 3rd June, 2017. Some close friends and party people gathered to celebrate the ocassion. A cake was cut with a birthday song. A Father talked on George Fernandez and Mrs. Kabir Fernandes thanked everyone for coming to wish George Happy birthday. Former Union Minister, Shri Sharad Yadav of Janata Dal United has come and wished George Fernandez and his family.
Mr. T.G. Arya, Secretary of Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Lekyi Dorjee Tsanglha, Tibetan Settlement officer represented the Tibetan community. Mr. Arya read the message from Dr. Lobsang Sangay, President of Central Tibetan Administration, and another message from the Deputy Speaker Acharya Yeshe Phuntosk of Tibetan Parliament in Exile.
Dr. Lobsang Sangay’s message reads, “On behalf of my colleagues in the Kashag and Tibetans in and outside Tibet, I wish you all of life’s blessings and positive karma… Your steadfast contribution will be etched in the memory of Tibetans and history of Tibet.”
Message for Deputy Speaker reads, “You have always considered the issue of Tibet as a global concern and we, the Tibetan people would like to thank you for the motivation and inspiration, which really encourages us to carry forward our truthful cause.”
The message from the Kashag and Tibetan Parliament was received with applause from the people gathered at the celebration. Mr. Lekyi Dorjee Tsanglha, Tibetan Settlement office and members of Tibetan community presented an idol of Buddha to represent the Tibetan people’s gratitude and their prayers for George’s unwavering support for the Tibetan cause.
Madam Dolma Gyari, former Home Minister of Central Tibetan Administration also joined the celebration and met George and his family.
– Report filed by Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, New Delhi –