Tibet earthquake: India condoles deaths with no reference to China
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"Government and people of India express condolences on the tragic loss of life and property caused by the devastating earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region," said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on 'X'.
The Indian government on Tuesday condoled the loss of life and property in a powerful earthquake in Tibet, which killed 126 people and injured 188 more, with the message making no direct reference to China.
The 6.8-magnitude earthquake struck the foothills of the Himalayas near Shigatse, one of Tibet’s holiest cities and the seat of the Panchen Lama, a key spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism. Tremors were also felt in neighbouring Nepal, Bhutan and India.
“Government and people of India express condolences on the tragic loss of life and property caused by the devastating earthquake in the Tibet Autonomous Region,” said External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal on ‘X’.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families,” he added, without mentioning China, which in recent months stepped up efforts to rename Tibet as Xizang.
Penpa Tsering, the Sikyong (political head) of Tibet’s Dharamshala-based government-in-exile, also offered prayers to all those affected by the earthquake.
“The Central Tibetan Administration deeply mourns the devastating 6.8 magnitude earthquake that struck the Dingri region and surrounding areas in Tibet this morning,” Tsering said on ‘X’.
“The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), along with Tibetans around the world, extends its heartfelt condolences and prayers to all those affected by this tragedy,” he added.
“We continue to monitor the situation inside Tibet. Keeping the victims in our thoughts and prayers, the CTA and Tibetans in and around Dharamshala will hold a prayer service tomorrow at Tsuglagkhang,” Tsering said.
Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama resides in Dharamshala, Himachal Pradesh. After a failed anti-Chinese uprising in 1959, the 14th Dalai Lama fled Tibet and came to India, where he established the government-in-exile.
China has previously accused the Dalai Lama of engaging in “separatist” activities and attempting to divide Tibet, viewing him as a “divisive” figure. However, the Tibetan spiritual leader has maintained that he is not seeking independence but rather “genuine autonomy for all Tibetans living in the three traditional provinces of Tibet” under the “Middle-way approach.”
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