After staging a dramatic protest at the Chinese Embassy by a Tibetan activist and an Indian activist in New Delhi on April 09, 2007 and who were subsequently taken to Tihar jail, demanding the release of the PANCHEN LAMA whose whereabouts are unknown.
On 15th April, 2007 Dr. Mahesh Yadav-Convenor, Mr. Sukbinder Sigh, Mr. Lobsanng Shastri member “Mahatma Gandhi Tibet Freedom Movement” and some Tibetan volunteer begin their peaceful protest at Jantar Mantar – New Delhi for the immediate release of PANCHEN LAMA, the world youngest political prisoner. The peaceful protest will conclude on 25th April 2007 the 18th birthday of His Eminence the 11th PANCHEN LAMA, the second highest spiritual figure in Tibet’s Buddhist hierarchy.
His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama recognizes Gendun Chekyi Nyima as the reincarnation of previous Panchen Lama on 14 May 1995, who died at the age of 51 with sudden heart attack on January 28, 1989 in his residence in Shigatse, Tibet, according to the official New China News Agency. He was years old. Three days later i.e. on 17th May, 1995, The Red Chinese took the young Panchen Lama into “CUSTODY” along with his family.
Since his 1995 kidnap, China has refused to allow Governments and United Nations mechanisms access to the Panchen Lama, claiming that his parents requested he not be disturbed. On this 18th birthday, however, he will no longer be considered a child under Chinese or international law. He should presumably have the right to speak on his own behalf.
On the Second day of their protest Mr. Vijay Kranti joined them, who has been actively associated with Tibetan struggle for more than 35 years. Dr. Mahesh Yadav in his unique and non violent way drew the portrait of the Secretary General – Ban Ki Moon and written memorandum with his own blood and personally given to Chinese Ambassador and U.N. Headquarter New Delhi urging them for immediate release of PANCHEN LAMA and his family members.
