Dharamshala: Arunachal Pradesh CM Honourable Pema Khandu arrived here in Dharamshala for a one-day personal visit. The CM will be participating in multiple events during his stay.
On his arrival, CM Khandu was received by Kashag Secretary, Topgyal Tsering, Secretary Chemi Rigzin, Department of Home, CTA, Additional Secretary, Karma Choeying, officials of CTA and representatives of Mon community.
“One of our Rinpoche from Mon area has taken rebirth in Ladakh area, for which they have organised a function here in Dharamshala. So that’s why I am here,” the CM told DIIR media at the Dharamshala airport.
According to the coordinator, Khandu will be attending the enthronement ceremony of 10th Lhagyala Rinpoche at Kalachakra temple, Tsuglagkhang this afternoon.
He is also expected to visit the Tibetan Institute of Performing Arts (TIPA) later today.
Hon Pema Khandu last visited Dharamshala in 2015 to attend the 80th birth anniversary of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He was the Tourism Minister of Arunachal Pradesh at the time.
Arunachal Pradesh CM Honourable Pema Khandu arrives in Dharamshala for a one day personal visit. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR
Members of the Mon community at the Dharamshala airport. Photo/Tenzin Phende/DIIR