Union Minister Rijiju meets Dalai Lama in Delhi, enquires about his health after knee surgery
New Delhi, June 26
Union Minister Kiren Rijiju on Friday met Tibetan spiritual leader, the 14th Dalai Lama, in the national capital and enquired about his health following his recent knee surgery, saying he was "delighted to see him in good spirits and recovering well."
In a post on X, Rijiju wrote, "I went to enquire after the health of His Holiness The Dalai Lama in Delhi. Delighted to see him in good spirits & recovering well after his recent knee surgery. I sought his profound blessings. As always, left inspired by his compassion, wisdom & humility."
The meeting comes days after the spiritual leader underwent knee surgery. On June 12, he was discharged from Apollo Hospitals after undergoing successful left knee replacement surgery.
The crucial medical update regarding the 90-year-old spiritual leader's health condition was shared on the spiritual leader's official X account.
Detailing the medical procedure, Dr Rajesh Malhotra, Senior Consultant at Apollo Hospitals, said, "His Holiness the Dalai Lama underwent successful left knee replacement surgery on Monday, 8 June, in New Delhi.
"Elaborating on the care structure, the hospital management highlighted that the procedure involved a collaborative approach between the internal staff and the leader's personal representatives to ensure seamless healthcare delivery.
"Throughout his treatment, His Holiness's personal medical team and the Office of His Holiness the Dalai Lama remained in close coordination with the administrative and medical staff at Apollo Hospitals," Dr Malhotra said.
Following this period of medical monitoring, the senior consultant provided an update on the post-operative recovery, confirming that the spiritual leader met all the health parameters required for discharge after showing positive signs of recuperation.
"His Holiness is stable and expected to make a full recovery. He was discharged on Friday morning, 12 June," Dr Malhotra stated.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Honestly, this seems like a photo-op more than anything else. India has a clear stand on Tibet being part of China, so why is a Union Minister meeting the Dalai Lama? I'm all for respecting elders and their health, but this feels contradictory to our stated foreign policy. 🤔
I'm glad His Holiness is recovering well. Knee surgery at 90 is no small thing! Rijiju ji's gesture shows we can have cordial relations with all. Let's not politicize everything - the man is a spiritual leader who has spent decades promoting peace and non-violence.
As someone living abroad, I find it interesting how India balances its diplomatic tightrope with China while still meeting the Dalai Lama. The statement from Rijiju was warm and respectful. Health and humanity above politics, I say.
I think this is a well-calculated move. Shows India's independent foreign policy - we can engage with whoever we want. The Dalai Lama has been in India for decades, and it's natural to extend courtesies. Sending best wishes for his full recovery 🙏
Nothing wrong with this meeting. Rijiju ji is a Buddhist himself, so it's natural for him to seek blessings from the Dalai Lama. The health update from Apollo Hospital is reassuring - their team did a great job with the surgery. Let's not create controversy where there is none.
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