The Dalai Lama was officially welcomed by Minister for Protocol and Dabolim MLA Mauvin Godinho and Airport Director BCH Negi-----------
VASCO: Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama arrived in the State on Tuesday afternoon and was given a rousing welcome by a large number of followers at the Dabolim airport.
Following his arrival at the Dabolim airport, the Dalai Lama was officially welcomed by Minister for Protocol and Dabolim MLA Mauvin Godinho and Airport Director BCH Negi, along with other dignitaries.
The Tibetan spiritual leader is in the State to deliver an address at an event organised by Goa Institute of Management (GIM).
A huge police force was seen at Dabolim Airport as a part of the security offered to the 83-year-old Nobel Peace laureate. Mormugao DySP Sunita Sawant and Vasco PI Nolasco Raposo were personally seen monitoring security arrangements, while traffic officials were seen clearing vehicles at the Airport.
As news spread that the Dalai Lama had landed in Dabolim Airport, excitement was palpable among the large number of followers who had gathered at the airport from different parts of Goa.
As the Dalai Lama stepped out of the airport amid tight security, a lot of followers got emotional and teary-eyed at the glimpse of their spiritual leader.
On seeing the followers, the Dalai Lama waved out to them, as they gave him a traditional welcome. Several followers and passengers were seen clicking photos of the Dalai Lama. Soon after the traditional welcome, Dalai Lama left for Panaji.
