Delhi: President Dr Lobsang Sangay, Central Tibetan Administration paid homage to former Defence Minister and a staunch Tibet supporter late George Fernandes who was laid to rest with highest state honours at New Delhi.

President Sangay met with Smt. Leila Kabir (wife), Sean Fernandes (son) and other family members of late George Fernandes during the ceremony. He paid his condolence and respect to them on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and Tibetan people all over expressing how late George saab had always supported the cause of  Tibet at different platforms.

President Dr Sangay solemnly took part in the prayer service and rites of committal during which the remains were laid to rest into the grave.

Bihar Chief Minister Shri Nitish Kumar and a host of Indian leaders were present.

President Sangay was accompanied by Kalon Karma Yeshi, Department of Finance, Representative Ngodup Dongchung, Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, New Delhi, Members of Tibetan Parliament and Secretary Tsering Dhundup along with staff from Bureau of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. The members of Tibetan community led by Samyeling Tibetan Settlement Officer also attended the ceremony.

-Filed with inputs from ITCO