Tibetans in exile mark 50th anniversary of uprising against Chinese rule

Buddhist monks and exiles in Nepal chanted for Tibetan Independence today, which marks the 50th anniversary of the uprising against Chinese rule in Tibet –that failed uprising led to the Dalai Lama’s exile from Tibet to India. In a press conference today, the Dalai Lama called China’s continued rule over Tibet “hell on earth” and said that China is trying to aggravate the situation. Tibetan exiles gathered in several Indian cities as well today to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the uprising. India is home to the largest number of Tibetan exiles including their spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. Bismillah Geelani reports.