Symposium on Tibet held at Delhi University
Monday, 23 January 2006, 12:00 PM
New Delhi (TibetNet): Bharat Tibbat Sahyog Manch (BTSM) of Delhi University unit organised a symposium titled “Tibet’s problem and ways to find solution” at Tagore hall, Art faculty of Delhi University.
Gathering of more than 120 youths comprising of Indian and Tibetan students studying in Delhi university was presided over by Shri Indresh Kumar, founder of BTSM, as the chief guest and Mr. Tempa Tsering, Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in New Delhi, as the guest of honour.
Other eminent guests present on the dais were Dr K. C.Agnihotri, National Convener BTSM, Shri Amritlal Sharma, City President of BTSM and Shri Banwarilal. Shri Sheshadri Chari, former editor of organising committee’s weekly magazine, chaired the meeting.
Mr. Tempa Tsering gave an overview situation of Tibet: its history, culture and tradition, and its fragile environment. While speaking on the Tibetan people’s struggle he said ” Tibet is the only nation in the world whose struggle is completely based on non-violence, if it is not given a due recognition and support by the international community then there would be no one to follow the path of non-violence”.
On the ongoing contact building between China and Tibet, he hoped that Chinese leadership would respond positively to the aspiration of the Tibetan people and come to the negotiating table without further delay. He also extended gratitude to the people and successive government of India for their continued support.
“Issue of Tibet is not merely a question of forcible and illegal occupation by alien country, it is also an issue of complete annihilation Tibet’s culture, religion and its unique and distinct identity” said Dr. Agnihotri.
Shri Indresh Kumar advised that Tibetan youth must work hard for the day when they would return to their motherland with dignity.
Report sent by India Tibet Coordination Office, Delhi
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