Lucknow,

24 Nov (HS): President of the Tibetan government-in-exile (Central Tibetan

Administration-CTA), Pempa Tsering, has appealed to the world to save his

country's existence. Pempa is traveling around the world to garner support to

save Tibet and the rights and culture of the Tibetan people from the clutches

of China. In this connection, he is currently on a visit to Lucknow, the

capital of Uttar Pradesh. Here, he met officials of various organizations and

told them about the suffering of Tibet and its people. He says that if the

people of the world do not raise their voice, China will destroy the very

existence of the beautiful country Tibet.

On

Monday, President of Tibetan Government in Exile, Pempa Tsering reached the

office of Hindustan Samachar multilingual news agency in Lucknow. Here,

President Pempa discussed in detail with Hindustan Samachar about the current

situation and problems-challenges of Tibet. Before this, he also visited the

office of Akhil Bharatiya Vidyarthi Parishad here. During the discussion, on

the question of the purpose of his visit, President of Central Tibetan

Administration-CTA, Pempa Tsering said that he is going not only to India but

to all the countries of the world. His only aim is to liberate Tibet from the

Chinese clutches and restore its original culture and human rights of the

people there. He said that now the world has started understanding the pain of

Tibet.

How

China is destroying Tibet's existence: Responding to this question, President

Pempa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) stated that for at

least eight decades, the Chinese administration has been using all kinds of

tactics to control Tibet and destroy its fundamental existence. The most tragic

thing is that the Chinese administration has completely destroyed the human

rights of the Tibetan people, restricting their religious freedom, and

virtually eliminating the activities of religious sites. Consequently, Tibetans

cannot freely conduct their religious activities. The Chinese have almost

completely destroyed Tibetan language, religion, culture, and traditions.

How

is the Chinese administration treating the young students of Tibet? Getting

emotional on this question, President Tsering of the Central Tibetan

Administration (CTA) said that the future generation of Tibet is being

completely separated from Tibet so that they will not be able to raise their

voice for their country Tibet in the future. Tibetan children, students and

youth are being adapted to Chinese culture. Separate schools and hostels are

being built for them, where they have no connection with Tibetan culture. The

youth are being made loyal to the Chinese government and their lives are being

filled with Chinese culture.

What

development is China doing in Tibet? Responding to this question, President Tsering

said that China is telling the world about Tibet's development, but the reality

is brutal and painful for the Tibetan people. China has completely altered

Tibet's demographic and geographical landscape. It is building large dams,

including those that are not ecologically compatible, and Tibet's environment

is being polluted and destroyed.

What

is the world's view of Tibet? Tsering explained that China has been spreading

propaganda around the world claiming Tibet belongs to them and is therefore

developing it, but this is not the truth. The truth is that Tibet is our

country and we should get it. The world is well aware of China's imperialist

policies and that the Chinese system, through its power and strategic

maneuvers, has entrapped all the countries of the world.

What

kind of support do you want in this fight? President Tshering stated, Our

entire movement is based on non-violence. Under the guidance of His Holiness

the Dalai Lama, we are fighting to preserve the existence of our beloved

nation, Tibet. We urge the world, including India, to support us in a

nonviolent manner and openly oppose China's expansionist policies. Raise your

voice in support of Tibet.

What

attitude do you find of the Chinese government towards its neighboring

countries?

Tsering

became very serious on this question. He said that China has trapped all its

neighboring countries in its web. He cited examples from Sri Lanka, Pakistan,

and even Nepal, demonstrating how China has lured them into its trap by

providing loans and then exploiting them. China interferes in the domestic

affairs of neighbouring countries and takes control of their administrative

systems. He also expressed surprise that many neighboring countries remain

ignorant despite knowing about China's expansionist policies.

What

is India's role in maintaining Tibet's autonomy? He said that the Indian

government and its people mean a lot to Tibet. Without them, the movement's

journey so far would not have been possible. Therefore, the Central Tibetan

Administration (CTA) expresses its gratitude. He added that India is acting in

accordance with its foreign policy on the Tibet issue and is with us on many

fronts. He added that India and Tibet share a common cultural heritage and that

India plays a significant role in Tibet's survival.

How

big a threat is China to India? On this, he said that China has completely

failed on its domestic front, but it has focused the world's attention on

international issues and is beginning to see itself as a decisive player. It

has built several disputed structures on India's border. It is also trying to

encircle India militarily. The Galwan Valley incident and Chinese incursions

demonstrate this. However, India has also undertaken significant development

work in its border areas and has significantly developed its military

capabilities. India should continue this.

Would

you like to say something on India-China trade? Responding to the query, he

remarked, “India-China trade depends on the needs of both countries, but in my

opinion, India should increase its own self-reliance, as Chinese products are

still coming to India in large quantities, and this will create an economic

imbalance, which will be unfavourable for India. Therefore, entrepreneurs and

the government here should make concrete efforts in this direction.”

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi