At around 10:00 AM, the marchers raised powerful slogans: “Free Tibet,” “Tibet belongs to Tibetans,” “Stop killing inside Tibet,” “Stop cultural genocide in Tibet,” and “The Ethnic Unity Law is a law of genocide.”
During the demonstration, executive members of the Tibetan Youth Congress visited the United Nations office and the Prime Minister’s Office of India to submit memorandums. They appealed to the United Nations to address China regarding the recent so-called “Ethnic Unity Law” and to give greater attention to the human rights situation inside Tibet. Officials acknowledged the concerns and indicated that they would continue to look into the matter.
A memorandum was also submitted to the Prime Minister’s Office, expressing gratitude to the Government and people of India for their continued support and solidarity with the Tibetan cause.
Upon returning to Jantar Mantar, the Tibetan Youth Congress delivered the concluding address of the Black Hat March and briefed the media on the campaign and the current situation inside Tibet. With this, the Black Hat March campaign was officially concluded.
The President of the Tibetan Youth Congress stated:
“Today, we conclude the Black Hat March campaign, but our resistance movement will continue until Tibet is restored as an independent nation. A free Tibet will come, and that day is not far.”
