Union Home Minister Amit Shah said Ladakh has undergone sweeping changes since it became a Union Territory in 2019, citing major infrastructure expansion and education reforms. He also highlighted the return of sacred Buddha relics after 75 years, framing it as a symbolic milestone alongside the region’s development push during his address in Leh.
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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Sacred Piprahwa relics of Lord Buddha arrived in Leh on Wednesday, greeted by light showers outside Kushok Bakula Rinpoche Airport. The rain soon cleared, heightening the ceremonial atmosphere as officials and thousands of devotees gathered for a grand reception and procession. The historic event drew crowds across Ladakh, blending religious reverence with a dramatic, rain-to-clear sky moment.
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