Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has arrived in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia, to lead a delegation tasked with bringing back the holy relics of Lord Buddha after their week-long exposition in the Buddhist-majority region.
Sharing his arrival update on X (formerly Twitter), LG Sinha posted on X: “Landed in Elista, Kalmykia, Russia. Looking forward to paying my obeisance to holy relics of Lord Buddha & interaction with Mr. Batu Sergeyevich Khasikov, Head of Republic of Kalmykia, Head of the Buddhists of Kalmykia, Shajin Lama of Kalmykia, venerable monks & local devotees.”
Before his departure, he had posted another message expressing gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for the honour of leading the delegation.
“Leaving for Kalmykia, Russia, where I will lead the delegation to bring back holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition. I sincerely thank the Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for this sacred opportunity. ॐ नमो बुद्धाय!”
