CEC finalises arrangements for 14th Dalai Lama’s visit

CEC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chairing a meeting on Thursday.
CEC Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon chairing a meeting on Thursday.

Excelsior Correspondent

KARGIL, June 20: To discuss the arrangements put in place for the proposed visit of His Holiness 14th Dalai Lama this year, Chairman and Chief Executive Councilor, LAHDC, Kargil, Dr Mohd Jaffer Akhoon today held a meeting with the villagers of Sapi village, here today.
The meeting was attended by Councilor Choskore Constituency Nasir Hussain Munshi, Tsewang Thinless and other members of LBA Kargil.
During the meeting, CEC informed that the invitation letter has been submitted to his Holiness Dalai Lama office requesting him to visit Sapi village this year.
They also informed the CEC that the official date of the visit of His Holiness has not been confirmed yet but they are hopeful to receive the official dates soon.
He said that the Hill Council Kargil along with District Administration will put in place all necessary arrangements before the visit.
The CEC further assured that he will fix the date and visit to Sapi village and on spot will take note of necessary arrangements and will make sure the visit of His Holiness Dalai Lama a successful visit.