Jammu, 17 October (H.S.): Jammu and Kashmir Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha left early Friday for Kalmykia, Russia, to lead a delegation returning the holy relics of Gautam Buddha after a week-long exhibition.

The exposition will be held in the capital city of Elista, the capital city of Kalmykia, from October 11 to 18.

In a post on X, LG Sinha thanked PM Modi for giving him this “sacred opportunity.”

Leaving for Kalmykia, Russia, where I will lead the delegation to bring back holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition. I sincerely thank the Hon’ble PM Shri @narendramodi Ji for this sacred opportunity. ॐ नमो बुद्धाय! pic.twitter.com/zQtFjN4Nef

— Office of LG J&K (@OfficeOfLGJandK) October 16, 2025

“Leaving for Kalmykia, Russia, where I will lead the delegation to bring back holy relics of Lord Buddha after a week-long exposition. I sincerely thank the Hon’ble PM @narendramodi Ji for this sacred opportunity. AUM nmo buddhaay!,” he wrote.

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Hindusthan Samachar / Krishan Kumar