Dharamshala, July 3 -- The exiled Tibetans at Mcleodganj in Dharamshala expressed their elation on Wednesday after the 14th Dalai Lama said that the institution of Dalai Lama would continue, thus making it clear that he would have a successor. Tibetans had been waiting for their exiled spiritual leader to speak on the issue of his reincarnation as he had stated in 2011 that he would address the matter upon turning 90. His video message was delivered to the 15th Tibetan Religious Conference which began at McLeodganj near Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. Lhodrak Tharchi, who researches on China, said that after hearing the statement of the Dalai Lama, they are elated as the spiritual leader has accepted the people's will. "It is a big statement, especially for the Chinese government. We have said on a number of occasions that they (Chinese communists) do not have any authority to say anything on the matter of reincarnation of the Dalai Lama." Tenzin Tsundue, Dharamshala-based Tibetan writer and activist, said, "It's a great news for all the Tibetans. That (Dalai Lama's statement) is an important message to China. Whatever China may be plotting, thinking, mulling, they have no authority whatsoever." Tenzin Nyima, general secretary of the Tibetan Women's Association, said, "His statement also conveyed the message to outsiders that no one has the right to interfere in Tibetan traditions....