The Tibetan community on Friday held a demonstration near Majnu Ka Tilla in north Delhi against the Chinese government over their illegal occupation of Tibet.

The protest was led by the members of the Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC), who, holding placards against the Chinese government, raised slogans demanding that the G20 nations should ‘talk Tibet’.

“We are steadfast in our hope that India will champion the principles of freedom, justice, equality, and peace globally. But our protest is against the Chinese Communist government. They have illegally occupied our nation,” TYC president Gonpo Dhundop said while speaking to The New Indian Express.

He further said that the Tibetan Youth Congress is committed to peace and has no intention of causing disturbances during the G20 event. “But we want to urge the 19 countries of the G20 to recognize and prioritize the Sino-Tibet issue in global discussions. We are the victims of the Chinese atrocities. With our experience, we want to tell the global community that China is not to be trusted. Chinese diplomatic assurances can never be trusted,” Dhundop said.

The TYC president also appealed to Prime Minister Narendra Modi to take up their issue during the talks at the G20 Summit which begins tomorrow.

“Historically, an independent Tibet acted as a buffer, ensuring India’s security. China’s aggressive territorial claims now pose significant security threats to India,” Dhundop added.