India, Jan. 3 -- The Government of India has issued a release:
Namo Buddhaya.
My colleagues from the Union Cabinet, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat ji, Kiren Rijiju ji, Ramdas Athawale ji, Rao Inderjit ji, the Chief Minister of Delhi had a prior engagement and had to leave, all fellow ministers from Delhi, the Lieutenant Governor of Delhi, Shri Saxena ji, Excellencies, esteemed members of the diplomatic community, Buddhist scholars, followers of the Dhamma, ladies and gentlemen.
After one hundred and twenty-five years of waiting, India's heritage has returned, India's legacy has come back. From today, the people of India will be able to witness these sacred relics of Lord Buddha and receive his blessings. On this auspicious occasion, I extend a...