Hon’ble MLAs Review Preparations for Sacred Exposition of Holy Relics of Lord Buddha at Bomdila Bomdila, October 04, 2026:   Hon’ble MLA, 05-Kalaktang, Shri Tseten Chombay, Hon’ble MLA, 06-Thrizino-Buragaon, Shri Tenzin Nyima Glow, and Hon’ble MLA, 04-Dirang, Shri Phurpa Tsering, reviewed the preparations for the upcoming Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha, scheduled to be held at Bomdila from 8th to 13th November 2026, with the District Administration, West Kameng, and the ASL Team of the Ministry of Culture, Government of India.   The review followed an intensive two-day reconnaissance of the proposed venues at GRL Monastery (Upper Gonpa) and TGL Monastery (Lower Gonpa). In view of the prescribed security and protocol requirements for the handling and exposition of the Holy Relics, TGL Monastery (Lower Gonpa) has been identified as the venue for the exposition.   The ASL Team briefed the meeting on the significance of the Holy Relics, describing them as among the rarest and most revered Buddhist relics, and apprised the stakeholders of the Standard Operating Procedures and special protocols for their safe handling, transportation, security and exposition.   In his opening remarks, Deputy Commissioner, West Kameng, Dr Dilip Kumar, outlined the preparations undertaken by the District Administration, including the ceremonial reception and departure of the Holy Relics, religious ceremonies, proposed street carnival, detailed route and minute-to-minute movement plan, transportation and logistics. He called upon all Heads of Departments, members of the District-Level Committee, monastery managements and PRI representatives to extend full cooperation for the successful and befitting conduct of the event.   Superintendent of Police, West Kameng, Dr D.W. Thongon, briefed the meeting on the proposed security, traffic regulation and crowd-management arrangements.   Addressing the meeting, Hon’ble MLA, 05-Kalaktang AC, Shri Tseten Chombay, emphasised wide dissemination of information on the exposition at the grassroots level and suggested circulation of the constituency-wise schedule through PRI representatives, local leaders, social media and other communication channels. He also called for a grand and befitting reception to the Holy Relics with participation from all communities of the district through traditional attire and cultural performances, and stressed the participation of abbots and senior monks from across the district.   Hon’ble MLA, 06-Thrizino-Buragaon AC, Shri Tenzin Nyima Glow, described the exposition as a momentous and auspicious occasion for the district and assured his full support for its successful conduct.   Hon’ble MLA, 04-Dirang AC, Shri Phurpa Tsering, who joined the meeting virtually, also extended his support and urged all concerned Heads of Offices to complete their assigned responsibilities within the stipulated time and extend full cooperation to the District Administration.   The meeting was attended by administrative officers, Police Officers, Heads of Departments, members of the District-Level Coordination Committee, monks and representatives of the Upper and Lower Gompas, PRI leaders, President , District Unit MMT, officials of the Ministry of Culture and other stakeholders.

Officials from the International Buddhist Confederation (IBC), Ministry of Culture, Government of India, along with the District Administration and District Police of West Kameng, conducted a detailed reconnaissance of the entire route, landing areas, and other arrangements in preparation for the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha. The team also held discussions with Army officials to coordinate logistical and security arrangements for the event. The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha is scheduled to be held from 8–13 November 2026 at Lower Gompa, Bomdila.