India, May 2 -- Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah on Friday inaugurated the exposition of the sacred relics of Gautama Buddha in Leh.

On the occasion, Lieutenant Governor of Ladakh V.K. Saxena, the Union Home Secretary, and several dignitaries were present.

Addressing the gathering, Amit Shah described Buddha Purnima as a historic and "golden occasion" for the people of Ladakh. He noted that the arrival of the sacred relics after 75 years on such an auspicious day would inspire followers of Buddhism and people of other faiths alike.

Shah said the event was not only religious but also a historic reunion. "After so many years, Tathagata Buddha has returned to this sacred land-his most beloved land-which is a matte...