BJP leaders pay homage to Drikung Skyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche on 81st Birth Anniversary

LEH: BJP State President Tashi Gyaltsan Khachu and former Chairman and Chief Executive Councillor of the BJP-led Ladakh Autonomous Hill Development Council (LAHDC), Leh, Adv. Tashi Gyalson, on Saturday joined the 81st birth anniversary celebrations of His Holiness Drikung Skyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche at Photang, Phyang Monastery, where they paid their respects and extended greetings to the revered Buddhist spiritual leader.

The celebrations were attended by His Holiness Taklung Matul Rinpoche, His Holiness Taklung Tsetrul Rinpoche, monks, nuns, religious leaders, nambardars and devotees from different parts of Ladakh, reflecting the spiritual significance of the occasion.

Addressing the gathering, the BJP leaders acknowledged Drikung Skyabgon Chetsang Rinpoche’s contribution to preserving Buddhist philosophy and promoting the values of peace, compassion and environmental stewardship. They said his initiatives have played an important role in encouraging sustainable practices and strengthening environmental awareness across Ladakh.

Referring to the Go Green Go Organic campaign spearheaded under the guidance of His Holiness, the leaders said the initiative has encouraged organic farming, plantation drives and community participation in environmental conservation throughout the region.

They also highlighted the national and international recognition accorded to the spiritual leader for his environmental work. His Holiness was conferred the title of Green Ambassador of the Union Territory of Ladakh for his contribution to environmental protection and sustainable development. In addition, he serves as Mountain Partnership Ambassador of the United Nations’ Mountain Partnership, recognising his efforts towards climate resilience and the welfare of mountain communities.

The BJP leaders prayed for the long life, good health and continued guidance of His Holiness, expressing hope that his teachings and vision of compassion, ecological responsibility and sustainable living would continue to inspire people in Ladakh and beyond.