Torch of Shame





A few days ago, Delhi was turned into an fortress. The reason being the relay of the Olympic torch.Many famous personalities ran and a few backed out. It was humbling to see Baichan Bhutia backing out to stand out in solidarity with the Tibetans. But sad to see the others wanting their moment of fame. Aamir Khan said he will run with a prayer in heart for the Tibetans (what an hypocrite).
But what was most disappointing was the approach of the Indian Government. India very shamefully succumbed to the Chinese pressure and cracked down heavily on the protesting Tibetans. The protest by the Tibetans have been peaceful from the very start. Tenzin tsundue has always said that "We have Dalai Lama in heart & Gandhi in mind." That statement itself is very heartening. To protest and fight in this manner requires exemplary courage. Its easier to fight the violent war than to sustain the non-violent struggle. One needs to acknowledge the Tibetans for this.
We see so much of violence in the name of religion, land and what not. Be it Kashmir or Srilanka, the story and method to achieve ones objective have been the same. The result no different and very much disappointing. Many die and more loose the hope to live.
But here is a community which is fighting for true just cause in the right manner. Gandhiji said Satyagraha is never passive. It should always be aggressive. Being aggressive doesn't mean being violent. This is exactly what the Tibetans are doing, they are being aggressive in their non-violent approach to voice their concerns.
I understand how important the Olympics is for the Tibetans. It gives them the perfect platform to show the world the atrocities committed by China. Its important to make China realize what it faces beyond its safe boundaries where it cracks down on everything democratic.
Boycott the Olympics. |




