Archive · 22 Aug 2025
India Remains Neutral on Dalai Lama's Succession, Upholds Religious Freedom
India has said it won't take sides on religious matters, like who the next Dalai Lama will be.
This is because India believes in religious freedom for everyone.
The government responded to a question about supporting the Dalai Lama's choice for his successor.
The government saw a statement from the Dalai Lama about his succession.
The Central Tibetan Administration also disagreed with China, which wants to choose the next Dalai Lama.
Basically, India wants to stay neutral in this religious issue.
India's Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) stated it doesn't take a position on religious matters.
The MEA responded to a query about backing the Dalai Lama's succession.
The government acknowledged the Dalai Lama's July statement regarding his succession.
India upholds freedom of religion for all, as stated by the MoS.
The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) countered China's claim on the next Dalai Lama's reincarnation.
- Who
- The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
- What
- The Indian government's stance on the Dalai Lama's succession.
- When
- The statement was made in response to queries in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday; the Dalai Lama's statement was in July 2025.
- Where
- India
- Why
- To clarify India's position on the Dalai Lama's succession and religious freedom.
- Ministry
- Ministry of External Affairs (MEA)
- Government's Stance
- Does not take any position on matters concerning beliefs and practices of faith and religion
- Dalai Lama's Statement Date
- 02 July 2025
- Focus
- Dalai Lama's succession
- CTA's Response
- Countered China's claim to the next Dalai Lama