Ladakh a living land of dharma for centuries, says Amit Shah

Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Friday (May 1, 2026) described the return of sacred relics of Lord Buddha to Ladakh after 75 years as a "historic reunion" and said that the Union Territory has remained a "living land of dharma", preserving and nurturing Buddhist knowledge for centuries.

Stressing the relevance of Buddha's teachings in modern times, Mr. Shah said the message of peace, compassion and the middle path was even more important today than it was 2,500 years ago.