Tibetan Youth Congress All-India Bike Rally
The Tibetan Youth Congress has organized a bike rally starting from the Bumla Pass at the Indo-Tibet border in Arunachal Pradesh on November 22, 2024. The rally was a resounding success, covering over 20,000 km across 20 Indian states, 120 Tibetan markets and settlements, and 150 Indian cities over a span of 63 days. During this period, we had the opportunity to meet with Chief Ministers, Governors, MLAs, MPs, and other Tibet supporters, seeking their support for the just cause of Tibet. We have also garnered significant media attention, with over 1,000 national and local Indian mainstream media outlets covering our rally, featuring us in headlines and reports.
The primary objective of this rally is to expose the atrocities committed by the Chinese Communist Regime in Tibet and to oppose its illegitimate rule, which has persisted for over six decades. We aimed to draw urgent international attention to the ongoing cultural genocide in Tibet, where China is implementing hard-line policies designed to systematically eradicate Tibetan culture and identity. These policies include the forced enrolment of Tibetan children into colonial-style boarding schools, restricting access to educational activities related to Tibetan culture, and imprisoning teachers and individuals who strive to preserve the Tibetan language. Additionally, the forced closure of Tibetan schools and monastic institutions poses a significant threat to the preservation of Tibetan culture, language, and spiritual heritage. This blatant violation of rights and freedoms serves as a stark reminder of the Chinese government’s relentless efforts to suppress Tibetan identity. Therefore, we call upon the Indian government, along with the international community and non-governmental organizations, to raise their voices in demanding that China put an end to this cultural genocide in Tibet.
For thousands of years, Tibet existed as an independent country, maintaining harmonious relationships with its neighbours through cultural and civilizational exchanges. However, following the unfortunate occupation of Tibet by the People’s Republic of China in 1959, the historically peaceful Indo-Tibet border was shattered. Driven by its expansionist policies, the Chinese Communist Regime has instigated infiltration into Indian territory, posing a direct threat to India’s border security and sovereignty. The developmental projects undertaken by China in the border regions exacerbate this threat. Therefore, we urge the Indian government to remain vigilant and cautious regarding China’s strategic development initiatives, as they may have far-reaching implications for regional security and stability. As we assert, “Tibet’s Independence is India’s Security.” We called the Indian government to adopt a resolution that supports the historical independent status of Tibet and recognizes the historical Indo-Tibet border.
In recent years, the Chinese communist government has intensified the exploitation of Tibet’s rich mineral resources under the guise of developmental projects, endangering the environment of the Tibetan Plateau and threatening the survival of historically significant sites and monasteries. The damming projects on the Drichu River and other rivers in Tibet will have devastating implications for the livelihoods of Tibetans and downstream countries. The massive damming initiatives and nuclear production, combined with the dumping of nuclear waste and reckless development policies, are wreaking havoc on Tibet’s environment, subsequently contributing to ecological imbalance worldwide. We urge attention from downstream countries regarding these developments on the Tibetan Plateau and call for action to curtail China’s reckless activities in Tibet.
During the rally, we seized the opportunity to raise awareness about the critical situation inside Tibet and emphasized the need for Tibetans to unite stronger than ever against the Chinese Communist Party’s aggression.
The final day of the All India Bike Rally organised by TYC Centrex concluded in TCV Day school, Majnu ka Tilla, Delhi. The bikers were warmly and emotionally received by Tibetan people with white scarf and large amount of Indian supporters showered them with flowers at Majnu Ka Tilla Day school where we concluded the TYC all India bike rally with delegations, Former Deputy speaker Kungoe Acharya Yeshi Phuntsok la
Shri Pankaj Goyal Ji General Secretary BTSM, Shri. Sunilam ji Former MLA Madhya Pradesh State Assembly, Shri. Surendra kumar Ji Indo Tibet friendship society Executive Member, Shri. Vijay Kranti Ji, Senior Journalist long time supporter of Tibet and TYC, Shri. Rajenes Kumar ji Secretary of Gandhi Samadhi Rajghat, Smt. Jyotsna Roy , Treasurer ITFS
Shri Sri Arun Srivasto Ji former NCP Secretary and Long time Tibet supporter, Shri. A. R Maulana Sheen Ji Secretary General of World Peace Organisation, Former Deputy Chairman of state assembly ( Madhya Pradesh Government), Shri Manoj Kumar, GENERAL SECRETARY National India Tibet Friendship Society, Shri Anil Thakur President, ITFS, Delhi.
TYC President gave a powerful speech to the audience and briefed the 2 months long journey and thanked all those who contributed in this mission. The event was then followed by the delegates who also delivered speeches and showed immense support towards our cause.
Throughout this bike rally, the volunteers were warmly received and supported by the Bharat Tibat Sahyog Manch regional chapters, Indo-Tibet friendship associations, Tibetan settlements and the Tibetan Winter Market Associations.
Aims and Objectives:
- We call upon the international community to exert pressure on China to cease its unlawful and ongoing actions aimed at erasing Tibetan culture, and to respect the rights of the Tibetan people to preserve the cultural heritage.
- Thank the government and people of India for their solidarity, and advocate for the Indian government to adopt a resolution supporting the historical independent status of Tibet to ensure a long term security for India.
- We urge the international community to protect Tibet’s environment and pressure China to halt its exploitation of Tibet’s natural resources, which is causing global ecological imbalance.
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