ITANAGAR, Sep 26: Chief Minister Pema Khandu on Friday chaired a meeting to review preparations for the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Shakyamuni Buddha, which will be hosted across Tawang, Bomdila and Namsai from October 31 to November 21.
The exposition, being organised in Arunachal Pradesh after more than a decade, is expected to provide devotees, scholars and the public an opportunity to have darshan of the holy relics.
Khandu expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, the National Museum, New Delhi, and the International Buddhist Confederation for their support in bringing the sacred exposition to the state.
He directed all concerned departments and the district administrations of Tawang, Namsai and West Kameng to work in close coordination to ensure smooth arrangements and wider public participation.
The Chief Minister said the exposition would be a significant spiritual occasion for the people of Arunachal Pradesh and the wider North-East.