Guwahati, April 23: Arunachal Pradesh chief minister Pema Khandu has informed that Dalai Lama is likely to visit the state in October – November this year.

“Blessed to have audience with the apostle of peace; embodiment of compassion; ocean of wisdom, His Holiness the 14th@DalaiLama along with my family members today morning. Happy that His Holiness has reiterated his assurance to visit Arunachal by October/November this year. Sought His blessings for the State & its people,” Khandu tweeted.

In April 2017, Dalai Lama made a 12-day visit to Assam and Arunachal Pradesh. His visit was opposed by China.

Local people organised a protest in Tawang on Saturday to protest a “malicious propaganda” unleashed against the Dalai Lama over a video which was shared on social media recently.

Beijing had recently fumed over Union Home Minister Amit Shah’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh on April 10-11 to launch the ‘Vibrant Villages Programme’ (VVP) in Kibithoo village in Anjaw district, which shares borders with China and Myanmar.

Indian ministers and political leaders had sharply criticised China for its opposition to Shah’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh.