Sikyong Penpa Tsering Visits Tibetan Settlements in Northeast India

Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the leader of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), has started the second phase of his official visits to Tibetan settlements in Northeast India. His goal is to understand the challenges faced by the Tibetan community living in exile. During his visit to Dimapur, he emphasized the importance of preserving the Tibetan language, culture, and Buddhism, which are significant for Tibet, the Himalayan region, and the global Buddhist community.

Sikyong highlighted the urgent need for Tibetans to learn their native language and understand their history, especially as the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) continues efforts to erase Tibetan identity. He criticized the Chinese government's increasing control over Tibetans, likening it to George Orwell's dystopian world. He pointed out the CCP's oppressive policies, including mass surveillance and indoctrination of young Tibetans, aimed at eradicating Tibetan culture and autonomy.

Upon arriving in Dimapur, Sikyong was warmly welcomed by the local Tibetan community and state officials. During a community gathering, he spoke about the progress and ongoing struggles of the Tibetan cause on the international stage. He emphasized the importance of sustaining Tibetan communities in exile amidst demographic changes and maintaining strong ties between the Central Tibetan Administration and the Tibetan people.

In his address, Sikyong reaffirmed the importance of the Middle Way Approach in resolving the Tibet-China conflict, urging unity among Tibetans regardless of their political views. He stressed that a united Tibetan front is essential for the success of their pursuit of justice and freedom, both in Tibet and in exile.