Union Home Minister Amit Shah is scheduled to visit Ladakh on April 30 for a two-day trip to review ongoing development projects in the Union Territory. He will also pay his respects to the holy relics of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddha Purnima and share his thoughts on the spiritual significance of the sacred exposition being held in Ladakh from May 1 to 14, official sources said on Sunday.

“It gives me great pleasure in sharing that Hon'ble Union Home Minister, Shri @AmitShah ji will be arriving in Leh on 30th April for a two day visit. On 1st May, he will pay his respects to the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha on the occasion of Buddh Purnima and share his thoughts on the spiritual significance of the sacred exposition being held in Ladakh from 1-14 May,” the LG Ladakh said in a post on X.

Pertinently, the sacred relics of Lord Buddha will arrive in Leh on April 29 for a first-of-it's kind public exposition in the region. The relics, excavated from Piprahwa in Uttar Pradesh (ancient Kapilvastu), will be displayed at Jive Tsal, Choglamsar, from May 1 to May 14.

Sources said that during his visit, Shah is expected to chair a high-level meeting with senior officers of the UT administration, Army, ITBP, and Central Armed Police Forces to assess the overall security situation. Sources said the Home Minister will also take stock of key infrastructure projects, including border roads, mobile connectivity, and the status of the Vibrant Villages Programme in forward areas of Eastern Ladakh. (News Agency)