Discusses India-Tibet-China Tri-relations
BARODA, Gujarat: A seminar on ‘India-Tibet-China Tri-relations’ was held in the Deep Auditorium of Majaraja Sayajirao University of Baroda (MSU) on Monday (4 February). Over 200 students from the university comprising both Tibetans and Indians took part in the intellectual discourse.
Eminent speakers included Indian scholars and Tibetan experts: Dr. Damoda V Nene, Political Analyst and co-author of ‘Changing Course of Brahmaputra,’ Dr. P.M Patel, Head of the Department of Political Science Department of MSU, Dr. Lajwanti Chatani, Associate Professor of Department of Political Science Department of MSU, Dhardon Sharling, activist and Member of Tibetan Parliament in Exile and Tenzin Norbu, head of Environment and Development Desk, Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA).
Dr. Damoda V Nene presented on the topic ‘Indo-Tibet Relations’ and the looming threat posed by the ‘encircling of India by China through its neighbours.’
Dr. P.M Patel, spoke on the topic ‘Sad Saga of Unresolved issue of India-Tibet-China story’ and explained how China is fast becoming a ‘formidable enemy of its neighbouring countries.’
Dr. Lajwanti Chatani spoke on the topic ‘Imperative Rethink in the Times of Unfreedom’ and on how the ‘Tibetan leadership can present an alternative model of autonomy without losing its nation-statehood.’
Dhardon Sharling presented on the topic ‘Self-Immolations and the Way Forward’– the implications this ‘new wave of protests inside Tibet hold for all stake holders: Tibet, China and the International Community.’
Tenzin Norbu presented on the topic ‘Tibet’s Environment and its Impact on Asia’ and how Tibet as the ‘Roof of the World and as the Water Tower of Asia determines the future water and food security of 1.3 billion lives of downstream nations including India and China.’
The discussion concluded with an interactive questions and answer session.
Organised by Tibetan Student’s Association of Baroda, the seminar formed an essential component of the 3-day Tibet festival being held in MSU University.
Other highlights of the festival include: photo exhibition on Tibetan culture and political history, presentation of research papers on Tibet by Indian students and an exclusive discussion on Tibet’s environment led by Tenzin Norbu with geology students from the University.
