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India Demands Return of Sacred Buddha Relics Before Auction

5/6/2025

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India's Ministry of Culture is taking a stand against an upcoming auction of sacred Buddha relics set for May 7 in Hong Kong. These relics, unearthed in 1898 and deemed 'AA' antiquities, are protected under Indian law, making their sale illegal. The ministry is calling for their urgent return, emphasizing the need to uphold international laws.

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India's Ministry of Culture is taking a stand against an upcoming auction of sacred Buddha relics set for May 7 in Hong Kong. These relics, unearthed in 1898 and deemed 'AA' antiquities, are protected under Indian law, making their sale illegal. The ministry is calling for their urgent return, emphasizing the need to uphold international laws.