Dalai Lama says he will not take political position in Tibet

Seeking more autonomy for the Chinese controlled Tibetan Autonomous Region (TAR), Tibet’s exiled Buddhist leader the Dalai Lama on Wednesday said he would not hold any political position in the government in Tibet, once the vexed Tibetan issue is resolved.
“Let me reiterate that once the issue of Tibet is resolved, I will not take any political position nor will the members of Tibetan Administration in exile hold any position in the government in Tibet” said Dalai Lama addressing hundreds of Tibetan gathered at the main Buddhist temple to mark the 51st anniversary of Tibetan Uprising Day.

The Tibetan leader appealed to officials in the Tibetan Autonomous Region to explore the conditions and aspiration of the Tibetan people living in exile.
Deploring China, Dalai Lama said the problem in Tibet was serious. He expressed concern over the “huge” military presence and restriction imposed on travel inside Tibet.
Reaching out to the Tibetan people, Dalai Lama reiterated his stance to continue talks with China.

“Judging by the attitude of the present Chinese leadership there was little hope that results will be achieved soon,” he said, and held the “ultra leftist” policies of the government responsible for the dispute between Tibetan and Chinese people.  Read Article

By Gaurav Bisht