New Delhi, India: As the world’s leaders prepare to gather in New Delhi for the G20 Summit, the Tibetan community has made its voice heard. Today, near Majnu Ka Tilla, a significant protest was staged by Tibetans against the Chinese Government’s oppressive policies in Tibet. This demonstration, organized by the Tibetan Youth Congress, comes as a stark reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by the Tibetan people under Chinese rule.
Demonstrators, holding posters and placards emblazoned with the words ‘Free Tibet’, sought to draw global attention to China’s stringent policies in Tibet. The Tibetan Youth Congress emphasized that China’s expansionist activities pose a threat not only to India but also to neighboring countries.
DCP North Delhi, Sagar Singh Kalsi, in a statement to ANI, mentioned, “We had received a request for a protest called by the Tibetan Youth Congress. We denied their request, however, to maintain peace in the area in terms of law and order and traffic, we have made elaborate security arrangements.”
Gonpo Dhundup, President of the Tibetan Youth Congress, in a conversation with ANI, clarified the intent behind the protest. “We are not protesting against India hosting the G20. We are very proud that India is hosting this prestigious G20 meeting in New Delhi. But our protest is against the Chinese Communist Government. The situation in Tibet is very critical,” he stated.
Dhundup further emphasized the unreliability of China’s diplomatic assurances. “We want to inform the global community that China is not to be trusted. For Indian security, Tibet‘s independence is necessary. The Chinese president has no guts to come to India, no courage to show his face in a free nation,” he passionately declared.
As Delhi prepares for the 18th G20 Summit, the Tibetan community’s protest serves as a poignant reminder of the historical and ongoing tensions between Tibet and China. The People’s Republic of China claims that Tibet has been under its rule since the Yuan dynasty. However, the 1951 “Seventeen Point Agreement”, which China asserts guarantees Tibetan autonomy, is considered invalid by many Tibetans, including the Dalai Lama, who believe it was signed under duress.
The Tibetan narrative, as reported by ANI, often describes China’s actions as a cultural genocide. Following the 1959 Tibetan uprising, the Dalai Lama and many of his followers sought refuge in India, further solidifying the bond between the Tibetan community and their Indian allies.
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