Dozens of Tibetans residing in India gathered outside China's embassy in New Delhi to protest against the human rights situation in Tibet, which was annexed by China in 1951. The protesters were met by police who prevented them from entering the embassy premises, leading to some individuals being detained after a physical confrontation.
The demonstration coincided with China's commemoration of 75 years of Communist Party rule. The Tibetan Youth Congress, the group behind the protest, accused China of repressing Tibetan culture and called for an end to what they described as a 'cultural genocide' in Tibet. Protesters emphasized the importance of international support for their cause.
The Tibetan government-in-exile based in India has also condemned China for allegedly violating the fundamental human rights of Tibetans and erasing Tibetan identity. India is home to approximately 85,000 Tibetan refugees, with the Dalai Lama, the spiritual leader of Tibetans, establishing his headquarters in Dharamshala, northern India, following his escape from Tibet in 1959 after an unsuccessful uprising against Chinese rule. The region also hosts representatives of the Tibetan government-in-exile.
Despite China's accusations of separatism, the Dalai Lama has consistently advocated for significant autonomy and the preservation of Tibet's native Buddhist culture, refuting claims of seeking independence from China.
