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Support for Victims of Cyclone Fani in Odisha

BDL MEDIA | May 6, 2019 |

May 5, 2019

His Holiness the Dalai Lama with the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik's residence during his visit to Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India on November 20, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor
His Holiness the Dalai Lama with the Chief Minister of Odisha Naveen Patnaik’s residence during his visit to Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India on November 20, 2017. Photo by Tenzin Choejor

“At the same time,” he continued, “I would like to express my sadness about the lives that were lost, the devastation of property, and the hardship this storm has caused to so many people. I offer my condolences to those families who have lost loved ones and my prayers for the welfare of everyone affected by this huge cyclone.”

His Holiness expressed his appreciation that relief efforts are underway and that everything possible is being done to help those affected. As a mark of solidarity with the people of Odisha, he has made a donation from the Dalai Lama Trust to the efforts to provide relief and rebuild.