Shewatsel Phodrang, Leh, Ladakh — His Holiness the Dalai Lama on Tuesday wrote to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and expressed his sympathy in the wake of the recent tragedy that claimed lives, damaged property and destroyed the natural environment following heavy rains in Himachal Pradesh. His Holiness offered his support for rescue and relief efforts in the state.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibet, wrote to the Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, on August 15, 2023, expressed his sympathy for those who had lost their lives due to the torrential rains of the past few days, and made a donation for rescue and relief efforts in the state to help quickly overcome the difficulties faced.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama wrote, "As I have stated earlier as well, Himachal Pradesh has been my home since May 1960, and I naturally feel an affinity for its people. I pray for those brothers and sisters who have lost their lives. I also offer my heartfelt condolences to their families as well as to others affected by this natural catastrophe."
"I know the state government and other related agencies are doing everything they can to provide relief and alleviate the effects of this most unfortunate calamity. As a mark of my solidarity with the people of Himachal Pradesh, The Dalai Lama Trust is making a donation towards rescue and relief efforts," the spiritual leader of Tibet said.
His Holiness the Dalai Lama concluded his letter with prayers and good wishes.
