India, March 10 -- Tenzin Tsundue is a leading Tibetan activist and a writer. While speaking to The Sunday Guardian on the occasion of the 65th anniversary of the Tibetan uprising, Tsundue reflects on Tibet's struggle for independence, comparing it to global movements like Palestine and Ukraine. He highlights Tibet's historical bid for independence in 1913 and the 1959 uprising against Chinese rule, resulting in over a million deaths and cultural destruction. Tsundue talks about China's systematic suppression of Tibetan culture, including population influx and language restrictions. While acknowledging India's support for Tibet, he calls for a more active international involvement. Edited excerpts.
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