Dharamshala, India: As the world remembered Mahatma Gandhi on his 154th birth anniversary, Tibetans in-exile gathered at the Gangkyi Park, Dharamshala, emphasizing the teachings of the Indian icon and their resonance for Tibet’s own struggle. The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) spearheaded the official ceremony, with key figures from the Tibetan government in-exile present.
Dolma Tharlam, the Education Minister of the Tibetan government in-exile, expressed the profound influence of Gandhi’s philosophy on the Tibetan people. According to ANI, she remarked, “Gandhi ji has done a lot by adopting the path of non-violence and truth…this has set a great example for we Tibetans like how we can regain our country.”
Yet the occasion was more than just a homage. It was a call for China to understand and embrace Gandhian values. “Hopefully time will come and China will definitely learn… no matter what oppressive suppressive policies they adopt but Tibetan spirit cannot be count down easily,” Tharlam voiced.
Highlighting the international significance of the day, the Deputy Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament in-exile, Dolma Tsering, cited to ANI, “It’s very significant day for the Tibetans and the world over because this day is celebrated internationally as non-violence day.” She extended Gandhi’s message of truth and non-violence, emphasizing the need for “tolerance among humanity” in the face of global differences.
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Tsering also didn’t mince words when addressing China’s stance. Referring to recent actions by Chinese representatives, she questioned, “Recently I saw Chinese personnel going abroad teaching peace… How can you teach peace to the World? They need to first rectify what’s going on in Tibet, in Uyghur, in Taiwan, and Hong Kong.”
Globally recognized for his non-violent resistance against British colonial rule, Mahatma Gandhi’s enduring legacy led India to its independence in 1947. His principles of ‘Swaraj’ and ‘Ahimsa’ continue to inspire movements across the world, and his birth anniversary is observed as the International Day of Non-Violence.
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