Outreach programme of Tibetan parliamentary delegation concludes

Tribune News Service

Dharamsala, August 13

Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel-led Tibetan parliamentary delegation, along with MP Atuk Tseten, MP Lopon Thupten Gyaltsen, MP Tsanetsang Dhondup Tashi, MP Geshe Ngaba Gangri, MP Geshe Atong Rinchen Gyaltsen and MP Tsering Yangchen, concluded their official Tibet outreach campaign in Delhi, which was held from August 5 to 9.

In a press release issued here today, the Central Tibetan Administration said the delegation, divided into two groups, reached out to 44 prominent Indian leaders, including two Union Ministers, 28 Members of Parliament from 11 different political parties, one Independent and 13 other MPs. The Speaker and an MLA of the Delhi Vidhan Sabha, the General Secretary of Bharatiya Janata Party with two of the BJP spokespersons, the General Secretary of the Janata Dal (United), six former MPs and MLAs, and two leaders of the Tibet support groups also participated in the dinner organised by the delegation.

They shed light on the grave situation of the Tibetan people under the Chinese regime. They highlighted the cordial relationship shared by India and Tibet grounded in geographical, cultural and religious ties, focusing on China’s expansionist and aggressive policies and the need of holding the Chinese government accountable for its actions.

The Convener and Co-convener of the All Party Indian Parliamentary Forum for Tibet (APIPFT) were appointed with the successful revival of the forum. The delegation also visited the new parliament building and observed the ongoing parliament session, the 265th session of the Rajya Sabha, the release said.

The delegation was accompanied by Tashi Dekyi, Acting Coordinator of India Tibet Coordination Office; Tenzin Paljor and Tenzin Sherab, staff of Tibetan parliamentary secretariat; and Phuntsok Gyatso, Delhi-based coordinator of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.