Delhi: Deputy Speaker Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile congratulated Smt Sheila Dikshit on her appointment as the head of Congress party in Delhi on Friday.
Deputy Speaker called on the new Congress chief at her residence in Nizammudin to offer his greetings. He was accompanied by Phuntsok Topgyal, Tibetan Settlement Officer, Delhi.
During the meeting, Deputy Speaker briefed her about the ongoing self-immolation protests in Tibet and the atrocities committed against Tibetan people for practising their religion, culture and basic rights as human beings.
He offered his gratitude for her help and support towards the Tibetan people and the cause.
Deputy Speaker also conveyed special thanks for the help she provided to prevent the demolition of Majnuka Tilla Tibetan settlement in 2006.
“She was really touched by the expression of our genuine gratitude and promised to support the Tibetan diaspora in India in her best capacity,” said the Tibetan settlement office in Delhi of the meeting.