To the Future Leaders of Tibet
The Tibet Advocacy Alliance-India conducted its second advocacy campaign from March 17th to 28th, 2025, during the Indian Parliament’s budget session. The primary goal of this initiative is to advocate for the Indian government’s support in adopting resolutions that back the Tibetan cause and push for a concrete policy to resolve the Sino-Tibet conflict.
The alliance met with 56 members of parliament and dignitaries, including the former Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh and the current Governor of Himachal Government. They provided updates on the critical situation inside Tibet to 44 members of parliament who are meeting for the first time, while 12 had been met during the first advocacy campaign. The advocacy representatives presented His Holiness’ latest book and wall hangings as gifts, along with a five-point appeal letter.
The campaign achieved a significant milestone with 46 members of parliament signing a joint statement supporting His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s reincarnation rights and the cultural and religious rights of the Tibetans.
The advocacy group also submitted a letter to the Bhutanese embassy in New Delhi condemning Bhutan for succumbing to Chinese propaganda by referring to Tibet as “Xizang”.
The Tibet Advocacy Alliance-India aims to strengthen action on Tibet through coordinated advocacy efforts. Member groups include: Tibetan Youth Congress, Tibetan Women’s Association, National Democratic Party of Tibet, Students for a Free Tibet-India and International Tibet Network.
Commemoration of Tibetan National Uprising Day
On March 10, 2025, the Tibetan Youth Congress, in collaboration with the Tibetan Women’s Association, National Democratic Party of Tibet, and Students for a Free Tibet, organized a protest rally in Dharamshala to commemorate the 66th Tibetan National Uprising Day.
Preparations for the event began a month in advance, with artists and volunteers gathering to create posters and banners. These were then displayed throughout Dharamshala to raise awareness among foreign tourists and remind Tibetans of the significance of March 10th.
Before the day of the protest, the Tibetan National Flag was proudly raised and hanged along Mcleod Street, and announcements were made to gather the public. As the rally progressed, banners were carried, and slogans were chanted as the crowd marched through Dharamshala.
The event at Dharamshala commenced with addresses from the TYC Vice President and the President of the Indo-Tibet Friendship Association. The President of the Tibetan Women’s Association and the SFT-India President also read out Hindi and English statements on behalf of the four NGOs.
The TYC Centrex, RTYC Samyeling, and RTYC Rohini jointly organized the commemoration event in Delhi. Preparations began on March 8th, with a meeting at Majnu Katilla to distribute tasks and create banners.
On March 9th, the TYC General Secretary, Social Media officer along with the RTYC Samyeling team briefed college student activists on the protest plan outside the Chinese Embassy. The next morning, protesters gathered outside the embassy, condemning China’s occupation and cultural genocide in Tibet. Although detained at Nirmala police station at the outskirt of Delhi, they were released in the evening.
Upon their return, RTYC Samyeling and RTWA Samyeling welcomed them with scarves, followed by a candlelight march at Majnu Katilla. The Peace Rally from Janpath to Jantar Mantar, was participated by the Tibetans in Delhi and demanded freedom and justice for Tibet. TYC General Secretary and Kungo Archarya Yeshi Phuntsok la, along with other Indian supporters and Dawa Tsering la, one of the participants of TYC indefinite hunger strike in 1998 in Delhi addressed the gathering, encouraging continued participation in the freedom movement.
Tibetan Youth Congress Organisational Secretary Yeshi Chomphel la joined the North East Tibetan Youth Congress regional chapters in commemorating the 66th Tibetan National Uprising Day in Guwahati. He read out the TYC statement and addressed the gathering, which drew over 500 participants from the north-east region.
The event featured a peace rally from Shir Gham to 6 Mile, promoting awareness and solidarity. Furthermore, 50 activists led by RTYC Gangtok President Tsephel la participated in a protest program outside the Assam Assembly, raising awareness about the Tibetan cause. Although they were detained for over six hours, they were eventually released.
Tibetan Youth Congress advocacy in Taiwan
On February 4, 2025, TYC President and Information Secretary met with Kungoe Kalsang Gyaltsen la, the Representative of His Holiness the Dalai Lama in Taiwan. The meeting was also attended by Tashi Tsering la. During the discussion, the TYC President provided an overview of TYC’s advocacy efforts in Taiwan. Kungoe Kalsang la extended his best wishes to the Centrex delegation for their programs in Taiwan. Later in the afternoon, the delegation held a meeting with Taipei-based NGOs.
On February 5, the TYC Centrex delegation participated in the Free Tibet Cycle Rally, marking its 15th anniversary. The campaign was initially started by Tashi Tsering la and has been organized by HRNTT since 2016. At a press conference, Taiwanese Members of Parliament Mr. Puma SHEN and Ms. Pei-yu CHEN expressed their support for the Tibetan cause. The TYC President addressed the media, thanking the MPs and the people of Taiwan for their unwavering support for Tibet’s independence. He reaffirmed the Tibetan people’s determination to continue their resistance until Tibet’s rightful independence is restored.
In the afternoon, the TYC President engaged with students at National Chengchi University (NCCU) in a talk program organized by HRNTT, with board members Tashi la and Shinyi accompanying him.
On February 7, with arrangements made by HRNTT, the TYC President and Information Secretary delivered a public talk at the Taipei International Book Festival. Following the talk, the TYC President gave an interview to Taiwanese media. The Representative Office hosted a dinner for the Centrex delegation, Tashi la, and Regional President Kunchok la. The TYC President expressed his gratitude to Kungoe Kalsang Gyaltsen la and the staff of the Taiwan Representative Office for their dinner and support.
On February 5th, during the press conference for the Free Tibet Cycle Rally, TYC President and Information Secretary met with Taiwanese Members of Parliament, Mr. Puma Shen and Ms. Pei-yu Chen.
On February 7th, the delegation first held a meeting with the President and executive members of several NGOs at 9:00 AM. Later, they met with Mr. Lin Ming Shin, Taiwan’s Minister, and Mr. Kao Yung Chen, Commissioner of Taiwan’s National Human Rights Commission, at the Minister’s office. During the meeting, the TYC President expressed gratitude for Taiwan’s continued support for the Tibet cause, providing updates on the critical situation in Tibet, TYC’s ongoing campaigns, and potential future collaborations with Taiwan to counter the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).
Following the meeting, the TYC President participated in an interview at the DW regional office, after which they met with Mrs. Wu Pei Yi, Taiwan Member of Parliament and Vice President of the Taiwan Parliamentary Group for Tibet. The TYC President thanked Mrs. Wu for her unwavering support and requested her continued advocacy.
In the evening, the TYC delegation participated in a public talk at “Friday Philosophy,” where the TYC President and Information Secretary gave a presentation on Tibet’s issues and the role of TYC. The session included a Q&A, during which the TYC President responded the participants’ questions. Representative Kungoe Kalsang Gyaltsen la also attended the event and the program lasted for two hours.
On February 8th, the TYC delegation had a lunch meeting with the Professor WU Haojen, President of HRNTT, Tashi Tsering la, Shinyi, Penghsuan other board members, and the Presidents of several other NGOs. The TYC President expressed gratitude to HRNTT for their hospitality and productive arrangements during their visit to Taiwan, emphasizing the importance of a close relationship between TYC and HRNTT.
On February 9th, the delegation met with Mr. Hung Shen-Han, Minister of Taiwan’s Ministry of Labor and President of the Parliamentary Group for Tibet, at the HRNTT office. The discussion focused on Tibet and international issues. The TYC President thanked Minister Hung for his leadership and support for Tibet’s just cause.
In the evening, Tashi Tsering la and RTYC Taiwan President Kunchok la saw off the TYC President and Information Secretary at the airport. The TYC delegation had a productive engagement in Taipei, Taiwan, before returning to India.
Tibetan Youth Congress All-India Bike Rally
The Tibetan Youth Congress has organized a bike rally starting from the Bumla Pass at the Indo-Tibet border in Arunachal Pradesh on November 22, 2024. The rally was a resounding success, covering over 20,000 km across 20 Indian states, 120 Tibetan markets and settlements, and 150 Indian cities over a span of 63 days. During this period, we had the opportunity to meet with Chief Ministers, Governors, MLAs, MPs, and other Tibet supporters, seeking their support for the just cause of Tibet. We have also garnered significant media attention, with over 1,000 national and local Indian mainstream media outlets covering our rally, featuring us in headlines and reports.
The primary objective of this rally is to expose the atrocities committed by the Chinese Communist Regime in Tibet and to oppose its illegitimate rule, which has persisted for over six decades. We aimed to draw urgent international attention to the ongoing cultural genocide in Tibet, where China is implementing hard-line policies designed to systematically eradicate Tibetan culture and identity. These policies include the forced enrolment of Tibetan children into colonial-style boarding schools, restricting access to educational activities related to Tibetan culture, and imprisoning teachers and individuals who strive to preserve the Tibetan language. Additionally, the forced closure of Tibetan schools and monastic institutions poses a significant threat to the preservation of Tibetan culture, language, and spiritual heritage. This blatant violation of rights and freedoms serves as a stark reminder of the Chinese government’s relentless efforts to suppress Tibetan identity. Therefore, we call upon the Indian government, along with the international community and non-governmental organizations, to raise their voices in demanding that China put an end to this cultural genocide in Tibet.
For thousands of years, Tibet existed as an independent country, maintaining harmonious relationships with its neighbours through cultural and civilizational exchanges. However, following the unfortunate occupation of Tibet by the People’s Republic of China in 1959, the historically peaceful Indo-Tibet border was shattered. Driven by its expansionist policies, the Chinese Communist Regime has instigated infiltration into Indian territory, posing a direct threat to India’s border security and sovereignty. The developmental projects undertaken by China in the border regions exacerbate this threat. Therefore, we urge the Indian government to remain vigilant and cautious regarding China’s strategic development initiatives, as they may have far-reaching implications for regional security and stability. As we assert, “Tibet’s Independence is India’s Security.” We called the Indian government to adopt a resolution that supports the historical independent status of Tibet and recognizes the historical Indo-Tibet border.
In recent years, the Chinese communist government has intensified the exploitation of Tibet’s rich mineral resources under the guise of developmental projects, endangering the environment of the Tibetan Plateau and threatening the survival of historically significant sites and monasteries. The damming projects on the Drichu River and other rivers in Tibet will have devastating implications for the livelihoods of Tibetans and downstream countries. The massive damming initiatives and nuclear production, combined with the dumping of nuclear waste and reckless development policies, are wreaking havoc on Tibet’s environment, subsequently contributing to ecological imbalance worldwide. We urge attention from downstream countries regarding these developments on the Tibetan Plateau and call for action to curtail China’s reckless activities in Tibet.
During the rally, we seized the opportunity to raise awareness about the critical situation inside Tibet and emphasized the need for Tibetans to unite stronger than ever against the Chinese Communist Party’s aggression.
The final day of the All India Bike Rally organised by TYC Centrex concluded in TCV Day school, Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi. The bikers were warmly and emotionally received by Tibetan people with white scarf and large amount of Indian supporters showered them with flowers at Majnu Ka Tilla Day school where we concluded the TYC all India bike rally with delegations, Former Deputy speaker Kungoe Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok la
Shri Pankaj Goyal Ji General Secretary BTSM, Shri. Sunilam ji Former MLA Madhya Pradesh State Assembly, Shri. Surendra kumar Ji Indo Tibet friendship society Executive Member, Shri. Vijay Kranti Ji, Senior Journalist long time supporter of Tibet and TYC, Shri. Rajenes Kumar ji Secretary of Gandhi Samadhi Rajghat, Smt. Jyotsna Roy , Treasurer ITFS
Shri Sri Arun Srivasto Ji former NCP Secretary and Long time Tibet supporter, Shri. A. R Maulana Sheen Ji Secretary General of World Peace Organisation, Former Deputy Chairman of state assembly ( Madhya Pradesh Government), Shri Manoj Kumar, GENERAL SECRETARY National India Tibet Friendship Society, Shri Anil Thakur President, ITFS, Delhi.
TYC President gave a powerful speech to the audience and briefed the 2 months long journey and thanked all those who contributed in this mission. The event was then followed by the delegates who also delivered speeches and showed immense support towards our cause.
Throughout this bike rally, the volunteers were warmly received and supported by the Bharat Tibat Sahyog Manch regional chapters, Indo-Tibet friendship associations, Tibetan settlements and the Tibetan Winter Market Associations.
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The General Secretary of the Tibetan Youth Congress and representatives of Tibetan NGOs met with the Australian Tibet Support Group, led by the Australia Tibet Council. They had a productive and engaging afternoon session, discussing the campaigns and initiatives that Tibetan NGOs are undertaking, as well as the critical situation in Tibet.
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Tibetan Youth Congress Vice President attended as the chief guest, alongside Kungo Jigme Tsultrim la (South Zone Chief Representative), at the Freshers’ Day event organized by RTYC Mangalore. The Vice President spoke about the importance of youth involvement in political campaigns and highlighted the worsening situation inside Tibet.
