U.S. lawmakers celebrate Dalai Lama’s 90th Birthday at Capitol Hill

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By Tsering Dhundup

DHARAMSHALA, June 26: U.S. lawmakers, Tibetan leaders, supporters and Tibetans gathered at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday to celebrate the upcoming 90th birthday of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama.

The event co-hosted by Congressman Michael McCaul (R-TX) and Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), brought together a diverse group of dignitaries, including former Speaker of the House and long-time Tibet advocate Nancy Pelosi, who continues to be one of the strongest voices for Tibetan rights in the U.S. Congress.

“It was an honour to host the Dalai Lama’s 90th birthday alongside Congressman Jim McGovern,” Rep. McCaul wrote on social media platform X. “Today, we gathered to showcase the friendship between the U.S. & Tibet and honour His Holiness—an incredible leader who continues to serve as an inspirati...

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