Thousands of people gathered in India’s Dharamshala on Sunday to celebrate the 90th birthday of the Dalai Lama – a key milestone in the life of the spiritual leader and Nobel Peace laureate known for his message of compassion and his quest for greater freedoms for Tibet under Beijing’s rule.

Beijing: China on Monday objected to Prime Minister Narendra Modi wishing the Dalai Lama on his 90th birthday and to Indian ministers flocking to his residence in Dharamshala for

The 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, celebrated his 90th birthday in Dharamshala with monks, followers, and dignitaries, including representatives from the Indian government and international figures like Richard Gere.