Delhi witnesses Tibetan protest against Chinese government ahead of G20

The Tibetan community staged a protest against the Chinese government in Majnu Ka Tilla, North Delhi, just a day before the commencement of the G20 Summit in New Delhi. The demonstration, organized by the Tibetan Youth Congress, was aimed at highlighting China's alleged "illegal occupation of Tibet."

Protesters gathered armed with banners and placards, chanting slogans against the Chinese government. Some of the slogans on their banners included 'G20 Talk Tibet,' 'Tibet Matters,' and 'China’s diplomatic assurances not to be trusted.'

Gonpo Dhundup, the President of the Tibetan Youth Congress, had announced that Tibetans in Delhi would gather at the Tibetan Colony, Majnu Ka Tilla, to protest China's illegal occupation of Tibet and call on G20 leaders to support their cause.

Around 200 Tibetans assembled at Majnu Ka Tilla around 11:30 am and continued their protest until noon. In response to the protest, security forces were deployed near Majnu Ka Tilla.

The 18th G20 Summit is scheduled to be held in New Delhi on September 9 and 10, with the participation of more than 25 world leaders, their accompanying delegations, and heads of international organizations. Chinese President Xi Jinping will not attend the summit due to deteriorating bilateral relations with India, with Premier Li Qiang representing China instead. Premier Li, the second-ranking leader in the Communist Party of China (CPC), will lead the Chinese delegation at September 9-10 gathering.