Tibetans in India long for identity and homeland
Summary
Thousands of Tibetans have lived in India since fleeing Tibet following a failed uprising against Chinese rule in 1959. Many Tibetans are grateful for refuge in India, but they face challenges related to identity, legal status, and a sense of statelessness. The Dalai Lama's 90th birthday celebrations highlighted these ongoing struggles.Key Facts
- Around 70,000 Tibetans are living in India, spread across 35 settlements.
- In 1959, Tibetans fled to India after an uprising against Chinese rule failed.
- Tibetans in India live on renewable registration certificates issued every five years.
- Tibetans born in India can apply for an Indian passport, but they must give up their registration certificate.
- The town of Dharamshala in India serves as the headquarters for the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), the Tibetan government-in-exile.
- Tibetans in India cannot vote or own property and face difficulties traveling abroad.
- Many Tibetans in India express a longing for their homeland and a sense of not belonging anywhere.
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