In this blog, I would like to highlight the political turmoil and upheavals in Tibet, the forbidden land, as it is called. One interesting thing which tickles me to write on this topic is about the ubiquitous presence of Tibetans all over the world.
Either in London or Paris, wherever the Olympic torch was carried through, it faced resistance. People were using all means to extinguish the flame. In France, the flame was put out four times and they had to carry the torch in a fortified vehicle. Still the torch has to pass through India. The Chinese have offered their elite red army commandos for security, but the Indian government has rejected their offer by saying that they would use their own NSG (National Security Guards) four-tiered security for this purpose. The Chinese even want to carry the torch through Tibet. That would be really interesting. We have to wait and watch how it happens.
Such a small country which is situated at a very high altitude has people all over the world. Even in Puttaparthi, I find their presence. In one of the apartments, they have even hoisted the Tibetan flag, lending their support to the struggle. I feel the timing of their agitation is well planned. People at the helm have made the right move. Just a month back there was widespread violence in Tibet and a few people lost their lives. Though the media has not been given adequate permission to cover the events, still the world community is aware at large of the happenings. The leader of the movement, Dalai Lama is in exile since 1959 in Dharamasala, Himachal Pradesh. He is alleged to be the kingpin behind the movement, Dalai Lama Clique. The Cambridge Dictionary gives the meaning of the word ‘Clique’ as a small group of people who spend their time together and do not welcome other people into that group.
The general feeling is that such a mega event like the Olympics should not have any hindrance because of this contentious issue. Such issues should be settled at the political table.
O.k. let me sign off.
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