BOMDILA, OCT 22:
The West Kameng district administration has reviewed preparations for the Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha, with emphasis on transport, traffic management, accommodation, road repairs and coordination among departments.
The coordination meeting was held at TGL Monastery (Lower Gompa), Bomdila, on Thursday and attended by MLAs Phurpa Tsering, Dongru Siongju and Tseten Chombey, Deputy Commissioner Dr Dilip Kumar, Superintendent of Police Dr D.W. Thongon, Padma Shri Guru Tulku Rinpoche, ADCs, heads of departments, PRI leaders, paramilitary representatives, monks and other stakeholders.
Tsering urged departments to complete their assigned tasks within the stipulated timeframe, stressing that decisions taken at meetings must translate into action on the ground. He said devotees from all villages, including remote areas, should have the opportunity to pay their respects to the sacred relics. He also urged the ADC, Dirang, to convene a meeting with PRI members to assess vehicle requirements and plan transport services.
Chombey highlighted preparations at Rupa Township for the reception of the holy relics and said a separate coordination meeting would be held there on October 26. He called for additional Arunachal Pradesh State Transport Services (APSTS) buses and the use of school and private buses to facilitate the movement of devotees from villages across the district.
He also stressed the need for timely dissemination of information, coordination with authorities at the places from which visiting delegates would arrive, and adequate accommodation for delegates and officials. He further urged the authorities to prohibit animal slaughter in Bomdila during the exposition.
Deputy Commissioner Dilip Kumar asked all departments to fulfil their responsibilities on time and said a dry run would be conducted before the event to identify and address gaps. He sought cooperation from community leaders, community-based organisations and PRI representatives.
The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) was requested to assist with traffic management, while the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) was urged to repair potholes and clear dumped materials and debris along the Rupa–Bomdila road to ensure safe and uninterrupted movement during the transportation of the relics.
Heads of departments presented updates on completed work and outlined their responsibilities, while participants’ queries and concerns were discussed.
Guru Tulku Rinpoche and other speakers also offered suggestions. All four MLAs of West Kameng district assured their support for the successful conduct of the event.
The Sacred Exposition of the Holy Relics of Lord Buddha will be held at TGL Monastery (Lower Gompa), Bomdila, from November 8 to 14, 2026. (DIPR)
