City
Epaper

Central Tibetan Administration hoists national flag in Dharamshala on 74th Independence Day

By ANI | Published: August 15, 2020 6:43 PM

Members of Central Tibetan Administration on Saturday hoisted the national flag on the occasion of 74th Independence Day in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala.

Open in App

Members of Central Tibetan Administration on Saturday hoisted the national flag on the occasion of 74th Independence Day in Himachal Pradesh's Dharamshala.

On this day, Sikyong of the Tibetan-government-in-exile Lobsang Sangay congratulated people of India for making so much progress and said India has been very generous to the Tibetan people.

Speaking to , Sangay said, "On the 74th anniversary of India's Independence Day, I want to congratulate India and great people for achieving a lot of progress economically, politically socially in India. India has been very kind and people have generous to Tibetan people for which we are grateful."

He asked Indian people to support Tibet as it is crucial in having peace in the subcontinent.

"With the recent border incident in Galwan Valley in eastern Ladakh, it seems there are more incursions actually and more conflicts as per the reports by ITBP forces as well. It seems there is a growing awareness in India about the importance of Tibet. So we want to urge the great people of India to learn more about Tibet. Tibet is crucial in having peace in the sub-continent and continue to support us," Sangay said.

Earlier this morning, Prime Minister Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag and delivered the customary address to the nation from the ramparts of the Red Fort to mark the occasion. The 74th Independence Day function was relatively muted this year in terms of participation of people in view of COVID-19 crisis.

( With inputs from ANI )

Tags: indiaValleyNarendra ModiLobsang SangayItbpCentral tibetan administrationValleIndiUk-india
Open in App

Related Stories

Maharashtra'Remember Bomb Blasts Before Casting Vote': PM Modi In Mumbai's Shivaji Park Rally For Mahayuti Candidates

PoliticsPM Modi Reacts to Potential NCP (SP) Merger with Congress: Is Sharad Pawar Nervous about Baramati?

PoliticsArvind Kejriwal Counters PM Modi’s Critique of AAP Scheme, says “Why Can’t Women Get Free Bus Rides When....?"

PoliticsExclusive Interview of PM Narendra Modi to Rishi Darda: Congress’ Shahzada Speaking Language of Maoists

PoliticsLok Sabha Election 2024: People of Maharashtra Have Been Greatly Supportive of the NDA, Says Prime Minister Narendra Modi

National Realted Stories

NationalK'taka CM reviews preparedness for rainy season; HM orders probe into police 'negligence' in Anjali murder case

NationalJagan Mohan Reddy leaves for foreign tour

NationalPM Modi to visit Odisha on May 19 for election campaigning

NationalMinor girl from Tripura rescued from Rajasthan

National'TG' replaces 'TS' as Telangana's abbreviation