Vietnam's President To Lam offers prayers at Mahabodhi Temple, Bodh Gaya
Vietnamese President To Lam on 5 May 2025 visited Bodh Gaya — the sacred site where Lord Buddha attained enlightenment — and offered prayers at the revered Mahabodhi Temple. The visit marks a deeply symbolic opening to his three-day state visit to India, his first since being elected President of Vietnam earlier this month.
A Warm Welcome in Gayaji
Bihar Chief Minister Samrat Choudhary extended a ceremonial welcome to President To Lam upon his arrival in Gayaji. Taking to social media platform X, the Chief Minister wrote: