'I am hurt by China's claim over Tawang,' says Dalai Lama.Byline: ANI Tawang (Arunachal Pradesh Arunachal Pradesh (är'ənächəl prədĕsh`), state (2001 provisional pop. 1,091,117), 31,438 sq mi (81,424 sq km), NE India, bordered on the north by the Tibet region of China and on the east by Myanmar. The capital is Itanagar. ), Nov.8 (ANI): Describing his visit to Arunachal Pradesh as non-political, Tibetan spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama Dalai Lama (dä`lī lä`mə) [Tibetan,=oceanic teacher], title of the leader of Tibetan Buddhism. Believed like his predecessors to be the incarnation of the Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara, the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, 1935–, on Sunday said China's objection to his visit was uncalled for, and added that he was also hurt by Beijing's claim on Tawang District Tawang district is located in north-western Arunachal Pradesh in India. The People's Republic of China claims sovereignty over the area as part of Cona County in Shannan Prefecture (Tibet Autonomous Region), while India claims it as part of the state of Arunachal Pradesh. . "I am hurt by China's claim over Tawang. I think their objection to my visit is unwanted. It is a non-political visit, said the Dalai Lama soon after arriving in Tawang on a week-long visit. Last week, the Dalai Lama reportedly said he was travelling to Arunachal Pradesh with the objective of teaching his beliefs. He also said then that Tawang held great memories for him, as this was his first stop 50 years ago when he was forced to flee Tibet by the Chinese. As per his scheduled programme, the Dalai Lama will visit the famous Tawang monastery to deliver a spiritual discourse to his followers at the invitation of local leaders and also dedicate a new hospital. He is also scheduled to hold discourses in the monastery and at nearby Dirang from November 9 to 12 and another at Bomdila before leaving for Itanagar.hina has repeatedly raised objection to Dalai Lama's visit to Tawang area. To China's objection over Dalai Lama's visit to Tawang, India has stated that the Tibetan leader was free to travel any part of India, but is not allowed to indulge in political activities. Prime Minister Manmohan Singh after meeting his Chinese counterpart Wen Jiabao Wen Jiabao (wĕn` jyä`bou`), 1942–, Chinese political leader, b. Tianjin. Originally a geologist, he worked for the Gansu provincial geological bureau (1968–82), where he was the head of its political section, and rose to deputy recently in Hua Hin
An investor who decides not to invest due to market uncertainty. on the sidelines Of or relating to investors who, having assessed the market, have decided to avoid committing their funds. of an ASEAN Summit The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) holds annual meetings in relation to economic, and cultural development of Southeast Asian countries. These meetings are known as ASEAN Summit. , had stated that the Dalai Lama was an honoured guest of India and was free to travel anywhere he wished to. India has maintained that the Tibetans are not allowed to indulge in political activities on Indian soil. Meanwhile, posters with pictures of the Tibetan spiritual leader in a colour presentation and flags have been prepared to greet visitors to the place, where Dalai Lama had landed in 1959 after his escape from Tibet. Tight security arrangements have been put in place around the area, located between - China and Myanmar, with the Tawang district administration making all efforts to ensure a peaceful visit of the leader. Tawang is perched at a height of 10,000 feet. (ANI) Copyright 2009 Asian News International The Asian News International (ANI) agency provides multimedia news to China and 50 bureaus in India. It covers virtually all of South Asia since its foundation and presently claims, on its official website, to be the leading South Asia-wide news agency. (ANI) - All Rights Reserved. Provided by Syndigate.info an Albawaba.com company |
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