Dalai Lama has been in the headlines these days as his recent actions have led to outrage on Twitter. The world-renowned Tibetan spiritual leader recently attended a public event in India where he kissed a minor boy on the lips and asked him to suck his tongue.
The video of the shocking incident has now gone viral all over social media as many called it ‘disgusting’ and ‘unbecoming’. Soon after the went viral, Dalai Lama’s team released a statement on social media which also led to some backlash for the leader.
The video and his apology have led to a furious response from netizens on all social platforms. Some people pointed out that ‘it doesn’t matter if he is a spiritual leader’ he should be held responsible for his actions.
The clip that went viral shows Dalai Lama interacting with a young boy and then trying to kiss him. When the boy moved away, Dalai Lama pressed his head to the young boy’s. He then pointed at his mouth and stuck his tongue out, asking the boy to ‘suck his tongue’.
After the backlash, the team reacted to the incident with an official statement saying
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) April 10, 2023
‘His holiness regrets the incident.’ It also added that “His Holiness wishes to apologize to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused.”
However, netizens pointed out how the statement did not mention the true incident that everyone is upset about. It claimed the young boy asked to hug Dalai Lama and his holiness was just teasing him. One Twitter user said,
“You didn’t just hug the boy though, you asked him to ‘suck your tongue.’ Why leave that bit out?”
You didn’t just hug the boy though, you asked him to ‘suck your tongue.’
Why leave that bit out? 🤔pic.twitter.com/Nz2aSYxAZD
— Samirah (@SameeraKhan) April 10, 2023
Another added,
“Often teases people? seriously? this is your explanation? shocking indeed. Unfollowing you.”
You’re a fellow traveller trying to normalise aberrant abusive behaviour- lama is cancelled
— Michaela Boland (@michaelamarea) April 10, 2023
— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) April 10, 2023
Often teases people ? seriously? this is your explanation? shocking indeed. Unfollowing you.
— Naveen (@_naveenish) April 10, 2023
“for the hurt his words may have caused”? It was not only words, also his actions. This communication makes things even more strange…
— Juan Manuel (@JuanMan_34) April 10, 2023
I found it uncomfortable to watch. The boy kept trying to pull free and did not look comfortable. I don't know what to think.
— Christine (@disco_ninja33) April 10, 2023
This must have legal repercussions….your "status" does not entitle you rights above the law. That display was nothing other than predatory. No excuses.
Please resign your position.— Melissa (@Melissa41088067) April 10, 2023
I am shocked and your explanation makes it even more suspicious.
— (dr) shehr/bano (@shehrbanozahra) April 10, 2023
