Tibet Issue and Buzz

There is a lot of buzz regarding Tibet issue around the world. Indian National Football Captain Bhaichung Bhutia has refused to carry Olympic torch while actor/director Amir Khan has agreed to do so also mentioned his reasons for doing so at http://www.aamirkhan.com/blog.htm .

Obviously, Tibetans have actually chosen a very strategic time for intensifying their struggle, when Olympics are going to be organized in China. If countries, around the world boycott the Olympics, it would be a big embarrassment for China. Now, many countries may not love Tibet a lot but sure many of them hate China enough.

Now country in problem is India. India has been host host for Dalai Lama and their since their exile in 1957 on humanitarian grounds. And Tibetans are stirring their struggle from Indian Land and China is not happy. India cannot risk its relationship with such a big power for Tibetans which is already in not so good state. Pranab Mukherjee even issued a statement against Tibetans saying India would not permit any anti-China activity in India. (http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2008-04/04/content_7919228.htm). India is supporting self autonomous status for Tibet.

Those in India, who support Tibetan cause should be cautious. As, India is a lot more vulnerable. There are a lot of people in Jammu and Kashmir, part of north eastern India, find it difficult to identify themselves as Indians. Already, we are fighting a lot of separatist terrorist organization in these areas, it could encourage them.