DHARAMSHALA: At the invitation of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, a local Indian delegation observed the ongoing budget session of the parliament. The delegation comprised of about 50 members of the three Tibet support groups – the Indo-Tibetan Friendship Association, Bharat Tibbat Sahyog Manch and Himalaya Parivar – and leaders of local organisations based in Dharamshala. 

Welcoming the delegation in the House, Mr Penpa Tsering, the speaker of the Tibetan Parliament, expressed deep gratitude to the government and people of Himachal Pradesh for their long-standing support for the Tibetan people. He also applauded the local Indian community for their reverence for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and respect for the Tibetan administration in Dharamshala.

He underlined the need to foster and strengthen the harmonious relationship between the local Indian and Tibetan communities.

Speaker Penpa Tsering presented Khatag (Tibetan ceremonial scarves) and mementos to the delegation in honour of their first visit to the parliament.