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Celebrating His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday and the Year of Compassion
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Dalai Lama
DalaiLama
90th Birthday Message
On the occasion of my 90th birthday, I understand that well-wishers and friends in many places, including Tibetan communities, are gathering for celebrations. I particularly appreciate the fact that many of you are using the occasion to engage in pic.x.com/bfWjAZ18BO
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Narendra Modi
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I join 1.4 billion Indians in extending our warmest wishes to His Holiness the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday. He has been an enduring symbol of love, compassion, patience and moral discipline. His message has inspired respect and admiration across all faiths. We pray for his
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Nancy Pelosi
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With great admiration, I join millions in wishing a happy 90th birthday to His Holiness the @DalaiLama—a beacon of hope for Tibet and a global voice for compassion.
Let us honor his dedication to peace by recommitting our support for Tibetan autonomy and cultural preservation. pic.x.com/c9dAqQxiEx
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Pema Khandu པདྨ་མཁའ་འགྲོ་།
PemaKhanduBJP
Heartfelt thanks to the liaisoning and protocol officials of the Central Tibetan Administration for their seamless coordination during our visit to Dharamshala for the 90th birthday celebration of His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
It was a big responsibility, and you carried it with pic.x.com/8rKzaSzoon
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