Dharamshala, Oct 17: The Dalai Lama has extended his congratulations to Omar Abdullah on his coalition’s success in the recent Assembly elections and his appointment as the Chief Minister of Jammu and Kashmir.
In a heartfelt letter, the Dalai Lama wrote, “As I have mentioned before, I have had the privilege of knowing three generations of your family, from the days of Sheikh Abdullah to you. I treasure our friendship.” He further expressed his best wishes for Abdullah’s tenure, saying, “I wish you every success in addressing the challenges ahead and seizing the opportunities to fulfill the hopes and aspirations of the people of Jammu & Kashmir.”