Two hands are needed to clap

Dharamshala, 10 March, TibetNet: Dharamshala today observed the 47th Tibetan uprising day. Hundreds of Tibetans gathered at the TsukLakhang (Main Temple in McLoed Gunj) where the official function was held. The function began with the hoisting of Tibetan national flag by the Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche and the Tibetan people sang the anthem along with it.

In his statement, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his commitment to the Middle-Way policy in seeking a solution to the issue of Tibet with the Chinese government. His Holiness said many times that he is working for genuine autonomy for Tibet within the constitutional framework of the People's Republic of China (PRC). Irrespective of the past, His Holiness the Dalai Lama calls for a genuine autonomy for Tibet, which he said accords with the provisions of the Chinese constitution and thus can be fulfilled.

Appreciating the frank discussions held during the series of talks, particularly the recent fifth round of talks, His Holiness the Dalai Lama expressed his hope that differences in views could be settled through dialogue.

His Holiness the Dalai Lama said he hoped the improved dialogue process will resolve the Sino-Tibetan problem. For this His Holiness asked all the Tibetans in exile and the Tibet supporters to take note of the Kashag's appeal towards the creation of a conducive atmosphere for negotiations. At the same time, His Holiness also urged the leaders of the PRC to give serious consideration to the present contact because nothing can be achieved from a one-sided effort.

Prior to His Holiness' statement, Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche read the Kashag's statement in which he briefed the public on the Sino-Tibetan dialogue process since its revival in 2002 and the Middle-Way Approach of His Holiness the Dalai Lama which seeks negotiated solution to the Tibetan problem within the Chinese constitution.

Meanwhile Pema Jungney, chairperson of the Assembly of the Tibetan People's Deputies, recounted the background of the Tibetan uprising day that took place on 3 March 1959 in Lhasa during which thousands of Tibetans were killed, followed by His Holiness the Dalai Lama's escape to India. He also urged the Chinese leaders to start the actual negotiation at the earliest.

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