Myanmar’s Military Chief Min Aung Hlaing to Visit Bodh Gaya for Religious Pilgrimage
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- •Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Myanmar’s military chief, is expected to visit Bodh Gaya, a major Buddhist pilgrimage site in India.
- •The visit, if confirmed, may be aimed at projecting a religious and diplomatic image amid Myanmar’s ongoing political crisis.
- •Bodh Gaya holds deep spiritual significance for Buddhists as the site of the Buddha’s enlightenment.
- •The trip could strengthen Myanmar-India relations, with India maintaining cautious engagement with Myanmar’s military leadership.
- •The Indian government has not yet officially confirmed the visit, and security arrangements are likely being finalized.
New Delhi, India – Myanmar’s State Administration Council (SAC) Chairman and military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, is scheduled to visit Bodh Gaya in Bihar, India, a significant Buddhist pilgrimage site. While official confirmation from Indian authorities is awaited, sources indicate that the visit is expected to take place in the coming weeks. Bodh Gaya is revered as the place where Siddhartha Gautama attained enlightenment under the Bodhi Tree, making it one of the most sacred sites for Buddhists worldwide.
The potential visit comes amid Myanmar’s ongoing political turmoil following the February 1, 2021, military coup that ousted the democratically elected government led by Aung San Suu Kyi. Min Aung Hlaing has been a controversial figure globally due to the military’s crackdown on pro-democracy protesters and reports of human rights abuses, particularly in conflict zones such as Rakhine, Shan, and Kachin states. However, the visit to Bodh Gaya suggests a possible effort to project a reconciliatory image, especially in religious diplomacy.
