BJP MK Namgyal condemns ‘baseless’ allegations against Dalai Lama

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BJP MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal has condemned “baseless and malicious” allegations against Tibetan spiritual leader the 14th Dalai Lama after an alleged video of him went viral and urged his followers to remember the teachings of Buddhism. In a statement, Namgyal said, “It is disheartening to see baseless and malicious allegations being leveled against His Holiness. We must remember that the teachings of Buddhism are based on principles of peace and non-violence, and baseless accusations have no place in such principles.”

He further stated that the Dalai Lama’s contributions to the world are not limited to his teachings of compassion and empathy. The Tibetan spiritual leader has played an important role in preserving Tibet’s cultural heritage and promoting environmental sustainability, he said. The BJP MP also said that the Dalai Lama was a strong human rights defender and worked tirelessly to promote peace and non-violence.

“As an MP representing the people of Ladakh, I am proud to stand in solidarity with His Holiness the Dalai Lama and express our gratitude for his continued support and inspiration,” Namgyal said in the statement. “We recognize the immense contributions he has made to creating a more compassionate and peaceful world, and we are committed to continuing to work together to achieve this goal,” he added.

The MP also said they must uphold these values ​​and work together for a better future for all, while urging people to stand in solidarity with the Dalai Lama and support his efforts towards a more compassionate and peaceful world. The statement came after Lana’s video went viral where he is allegedly seen kissing a boy and asking him to ‘suck his tongue’. It further shows the Tibetan spiritual leader kissing the boy on his lips as the latter leans in to pay his respects.

After a few moments, the Tibetan spiritual leader is supposed to point his mouth and stick out his tongue. Additionally, in the clip, the Dalai Lama is allegedly heard saying, “Can you suck my tongue?” Earlier, Dorjee Tseten, a member of the Tibetan parliament in exile, supported the Dalai Lama and said, “We need to understand the context in which this incident happened. It was, in fact, a public event and was broadcast live. Unfortunately, the media and a few social media personalities used a carefully edited video, which has now caused public concern.

Tseten said, “Anyone who has closely followed His Holiness knows his personality and his playful nature. Nevertheless, His Holiness’ private office issued a public statement which only shows his greatness. So I think the contribution of his holiness in promoting compassion and love for all human beings speaks to the person he is.” Another member of the Tibetan parliament in exile, Namgyal Dolkar, said: “This is a very troubling time for Tibetans around the world. Speaking primarily as a Tibetan living in the free world and witnessing the impact of media work and social media, how this can lead to huge misunderstanding, especially when there are individuals, groups and people who are unable to understand Tibetan social customs, the Tibetan way of life and our interpretation of gender and sexuality and how that has been seen from the perspective of various other narratives and I find that very problematic, very disturbing, in especially as a Tibetan woman.” (ANI)

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