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Dalai Lama Celebrated on 91st Birthday as Tibetan Government Calls Out China’s Ethnic Unity Law

The Central Tibetan Administration used the anniversary to demand international review of Beijing’s new law and to link it to recent protest actions.

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Overview

  • Large public ceremonies were held in Leh, Dharamsala and other Indian towns to mark the Dalai Lama’s 91st birthday with thousands attending and leaders offering greetings.
  • The Dalai Lama is recuperating in Leh after a knee replacement in New Delhi and took part in events at the Shewatsel Teaching Ground, receiving blessings and meeting supporters.
  • The Kashag reiterated the Dalai Lama’s Four Principal Commitments and formally raised alarm about China’s Law on Promoting Ethnic Unity, calling for international scrutiny and legal review.
  • The Kashag’s statement referenced a July 2 self-immolation protest outside the United Nations in New York as an effort to draw attention to the new Chinese legislation.
  • Regional Indian leaders marked the day by inaugurating Tibetan community projects and offering public solidarity, a move that could increase diplomatic and parliamentary pressure on China over Tibetan rights.