Union Home Minister Amit Shah visited Leh for Buddha Purnima, praising Ladakhis for patriotism and sacrifice. He inaugurated dairy projects and urged faster development aligned with Prime Minister Modi’s push for a self-reliant Ladakh. Since becoming a Union Territory, Shah said the region has transformed, including greater administrative recognition for local languages, with dairy expansion now a key priority.
Union Home Minister Amit Shah arrived in Ladakh to inaugurate India’s first international exposition of Lord Buddha’s sacred Piprahwa relics, timed with Buddha Purnima. The exhibition showcases ancient remains associated with Gautama Buddha discovered at Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh, as local leaders called for confidence-building measures in the region.
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Sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha have arrived in Leh for a historic public exposition that will launch a major spiritual celebration. Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena received the relics, which are scheduled to be open for public viewing from May 1, on Buddha Purnima. Union Home Minister Amit Shah will attend the event.
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