Archive · 30 Jul 2025
BJP MP Seeks Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama, Citing Contributions
A member of India's Parliament, Tapir Gao, wants the government to give the Bharat Ratna award to the Dalai Lama.
The Bharat Ratna is a very important award in India.
Gao thinks the Dalai Lama deserves it because he is known around the world for being peaceful and kind.
Gao mentioned that the Dalai Lama has helped many people, and is turning 90 years old.
He spoke about this in the Lok Sabha, which is like a big meeting for the government.
BJP MP Tapir Gao requested the Indian government to award the Bharat Ratna to the Dalai Lama.
Gao cited the Dalai Lama as a global symbol of non-violence and compassion.
The MP raised the issue during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha.
Gao stated the Dalai Lama has made significant contributions to humanity.
The Dalai Lama is turning 90 years old.
- Who
- Tapir Gao, BJP MP from Arunachal Pradesh.
- What
- BJP MP Tapir Gao requested the Centre to confer the Bharat Ratna on the Dalai Lama.
- When
- Wednesday, July 30th, during Zero Hour in the Lok Sabha.
- Where
- Lok Sabha, New Delhi, India.
- Why
- To recognize the Dalai Lama's contributions to non-violence and humanity.
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Merits for Awarding Bharat Ratna
Those who Support
The Dalai Lama is a global symbol of non-violence and compassion.
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- MP
- Tapir Gao
- Political Party
- BJP
- Constituency
- Arunachal Pradesh
- Issue Raised
- Bharat Ratna for Dalai Lama
- Venue
- Lok Sabha
- Event
- Zero Hour
- Dalai Lama's Age
- Turning 90