Dehradun: As the world witnessed Communist China’s approach of twisting truth and facts – whether it be the forceful subjugation of Tibet or the wrapping up of the COVID-19 pandemic, it has led to unforeseen angst against the totalitarian regime of Chinese Communist Party. In addition to this, the recent military skirmishes at Indo Tibet border between Indian and Chinese armies have impinged the Indian Prime Minister, Sh. Narendra Modi to have clearly conveyed the message from the ramparts of Red Fort at the 74th anniversary of India’s independence that from LOC to LAC, from Terrorism to Communism Indian forces has dealt the enemies with equal proportionate language as it is befitting.
In the public domain, both in rural and urban communities, the Indians have come together to voice their solidarity against the injustices and cruelties that Communist China has meted out on its neighbour including India and Tibet. Since the beginning of July, a series of webinars were organised to expose the truth behind those injustices of the Chinese Communist Government by Indian Tibet Support Groups in India irrespective of their ideological differences. In this line, an autonomous body of Bharat Tibbat Maitri Sangh was formed on 20th July 2020 under the convenorship of Dr. Ram Chandra Upadhaya. At his call, ITFA organized its first meeting on 30th August 2020 at Party Office of Bharat Antayaudaya Party (BAP) at Preet Vihar, Indira Gandhi Marg, Niranjanpur, Dehradun.
Dr. Upadhaya stressed the indispensability of the opportunity to show the utmost reverence to His Holiness the Dalia Lama by the people of India with the felicitation of Bharat Ratna. He reminded the gathering of 1959 when His Holiness was officially received at Birla Bhawan at Mussoorie by Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru and the assurances that were given to His Holiness. He also pointed out India’s experiences in dealing with the Chinese government over the past decades with the present situation of despair and animosity.
Sh. Balbir Talwar, President, Bharat Antyanudaya Party, also founding member of ITFA, reaffirmed his commitment for the justice of Tibet to prevail with certainty. He asked the members to reinforce the resolution that was adopted during the meeting to be informed to all the concerned members with a conscience. The meeting ended with a resolution addressed to Prime Minister of India that;
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama must be conferred with Bharat Ratna at the earliest possible
- Panchsheel Marg in New Delhi shall be replaced with Dalia Lama Marg
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama must be invited to address the Indian Parliament of Joint Session
Coordinator of ITCO, introduced about the role and objectives of ITCO, its network throughout India, challenges, and expectation of ensuring the path of justice over injustices. Mr. Norbu, Tibetan Welfare Officer, Dehradun, in his address to the gathering emphasized the importance of exploring more avenues of awareness amongst Indian Youth about the existence of Tibetan identity. He lamented about the future expectations of Tibetans in exile and urge the Indian community to extend every possible cooperation in the days to come.
The meeting was restricted to a gathering of not more than 20 members in which Sh. J. S. Rana, Sh. Ram Vilas, Sh. Deepak Verma, Sh. Satish Sharma, Sh. Mukesh Reiki, Dr. Sandeep Nautiyal, Sh. PawanTalwar, Sh. Gaurav Jindal, Sh. Vipin Tanti along with Ms. Tsering Dolkar, Manager, Rajpur, TWA Cooperative Society; Mr. Tsering Dhondup, Chairman, LTA, Dekyiling; Mr.Tsering Yeshy, Vice Chairman, LTA, Dhondupling; Mr. Phuntsok Wangchuk, Camp Leader, Tsering Dhondenling; and Mr. Lhakpa.
The meeting was conducted by Dr. Ram Chandra Upadhaya, Convener, ITFA under the chairmanship of Sh. Balbir Talwar, President, BAP.
–Filed by ITCO, New Delhi