Overview
- Union home minister Amit Shah inaugurated a holy relics exposition in Leh on Friday, saying sacred Buddha relics have returned to Ladakh after 75 years.
- The Leh district administration announced a 15-day public viewing, with village-by-village visits planned to manage crowds and give broad access.
- The Dalai Lama urged followers to harm no one and help all, calling for Buddhists to live the teachings in daily life as 21st‑century practitioners.
- President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi sent greetings that emphasized peace, compassion, harmony and an inclusive society.
- Reports noted the relics were last shown in Leh in 1950 when poor roads limited access, and improved connectivity now lets residents across Ladakh and Kargil pay their respects.