What was meant to be a simple spiritual visit turned into a huge political turmoil. China expressed ‘strong dissatisfaction’ at the Dalai Lama’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh.

But the question that arises here is why? After all, the Dalai Lama has been in India for 50 years and this is his fifth visit to the state. Is China’s insecurity a result of the growing support for the Tibetan cause in the border state? Through this photo gallery, NDTV.com takes a look at the political implications of the Dalai Lama’s visit to Tawang. (AFP Photo)

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