Tibet crisis heat feels in Orissa - stop Communists’ mayhem in Lhasa

Bhubaneswar:(visakeo)- Claiming violent crackdown on pro-independence protests in Tibet, by Chine Government, that killed 16 innocent civilians in Lhasa as unfortunate, Orissa unit of Bharat-Tibet Sahayog Mancha and Orissa chapter of the Regional Tibetan Women's Association and RSS on Monday strongly criticize the move of the Communist Government and urged the Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to insure justice for the Tibetan refugees living across the country including in Orissa. Besides, Women's body, all the Tibetans in Phuntsokling Tibetan Settlement of the State has also appealed the Prime Minister Singh to take the issue with his Chinese counterparts. Women's body president Tsering Dolma told The Pioneer that the recent attack on pro-democracy activists in Lhasa was very unfortunate and gross violation of human rights. She urged both Indian Prime Minister and Chinese Premier to hold talks with deposed religious leader Dalai Lama to short out the present crisis. "The World dose not wants to witness another Namgala incident and the only way that can be ensured is making sure that Tibetans are happy in their own land to risk their lives by crossing the border or their feet under harsh environment, Dolma said.

"Whether the Chinese Government admits it or not, a nation with an ancient cultural heritage is actually facing serious dangers," she said adding "Whether intentionally or unintentionally, some kind of cultural genocide is taking place." Bharat Sahayog Manch state convener Ajay Kumar Dehury also demanded that the Central Government should give due care for the Tibetan cause and should play a pro-active role to solve the crisis. The Manch reiterated its commitment to non-violence but refused to condemn the protests and called for an international probe into the China Government's crackdown. RSS State spokesman Simanchal Khatua demanded an international level probe into police excesses. He further said the Chinese ultimatum to Tibetan protesters to surrender reminded of 1959.