On 28 January 2026, the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) organized an All-India Panel Discussion across various states in India, with the main program held at the Dharamshala Tibetan Settlement Hall. The event was convened to commemorate Tibetan Language Day and to pay tribute to the 10th Panchen Lama, Choekyi Gyaltsen.
The panel featured distinguished speakers, including Dr. Rongpo Lobsang Nyandak la, Professor and historian Dr. Tsangduk Top la, Dr. Gyal Lo la, and former political prisoner Venerable Ngawang Woebar la. The discussion focused on the enduring legacy of the 10th Panchen Lama, highlighting his fearless contributions to the Tibetan national struggle and his pivotal role in preserving the Tibetan language, culture, and national identity inside Tibet.
The panelists underscored the historic significance of the 10th Panchen Lama in the Tibetan resistance movement, emphasizing his moral courage and principled leadership following the annexation of Tibet by the so-called People’s Republic of China (PRC). His life and actions continue to inspire Tibetans, serving as a powerful symbol of truth, resilience, and steadfast resistance in the face of oppression.
In other states, the program was jointly organized by the Tibetan Youth Congress, in collaboration with its regional chapters and college units across India, such as Sarah, Rohini, Varanasi, Bangalore, Mangalore, and Baroda. As part of the Tibetan Language Day commemoration and in tribute to the 10th Panchen Lama, college student working committees organized presentations by historians and subject experts, highlighting his vital role in safeguarding the foundations of Tibetan language, culture, identity, and continuity.
The All-India Panel Discussion reaffirmed the Tibetan Youth Congress’s unwavering commitment to honoring historic Tibetan leaders, protecting the Tibetan language, and strengthening the collective non-violent struggle for truth, justice, and freedom for Tibet.
