At around 9:00 am, the TYC marchers received a warm welcome from the former MLA of Palampur, Shri Parveen Kumar, along with his colleagues, who honored them with traditional Indian scarves as a gesture of solidarity with the Tibetan movement.
At approximately 11:00 am, the President, Vice President, and Joint Secretary of the Tibetan Youth Congress, along with the RTYC Puruwala President and a few marchers, met with former Union Minister of the Government of India and the third Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh, Shri Shanta Kumar. A long-time friend of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Shri Shanta Kumar, even at the age of 91, continues to express steadfast support for the Tibetan cause. The delegation shared the objectives of the Black Hat March and conveyed deep gratitude for his enduring solidarity with the Tibetan people.
By 4:00 PM, the marchers arrived at Tashijong Tibetan Village, where they were warmly welcomed by the local Tibetan community. The President of the Tibetan Youth Congress addressed the gathering, emphasizing the importance of unity and renewed activism among Tibetans.
The day concluded with a generous dinner hosted by the Tashijong Tibetan community. Exhausted yet fulfilled, the marchers retired for the night with a strong sense of purpose and solidarity.
The Tibetan Youth Congress extends sincere thanks to Shri Shanta Kumar, Shri Parveen Kumar, Tashijong Tibetan community, Tashijong Tibetan Monastery, and the Youth Club of Tashijong for their kindness and support.