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SIBLAC asks Sikkim govt to speed up Karmapa's return to Rumtek
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 31 Oct 2026, 07:50 PM
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The Sikkim Buddhist and Lamaic Association Council has urged the state government to expedite the process for the Karmapa's return to the Rumtek monastery.
The Sikkim Buddhist and Lamaic Association Council (SIBLAC) has formally urged the Sikkim government to expedite the administrative and logistical processes required for the Karmapa to return to the Rumtek monastery. The council emphasized the urgency of resolving pending matters to facilitate the spiritual leader's homecoming.
In its communication, SIBLAC highlighted the significance of the Karmapa's presence at Rumtek for the local Buddhist community. The organization requested the state authorities to prioritize this matter to ensure a smooth and timely return, addressing any bureaucratic delays that may be hindering the process.
The appeal reflects the deep religious and cultural ties between the Karmapa lineage and the Rumtek monastery in Sikkim. The state government is now expected to review the pending procedures to align with the council's request for an expedited resolution.
In its communication, SIBLAC highlighted the significance of the Karmapa's presence at Rumtek for the local Buddhist community. The organization requested the state authorities to prioritize this matter to ensure a smooth and timely return, addressing any bureaucratic delays that may be hindering the process.
The appeal reflects the deep religious and cultural ties between the Karmapa lineage and the Rumtek monastery in Sikkim. The state government is now expected to review the pending procedures to align with the council's request for an expedited resolution.