Indian being "over-cautious" on Tibet: Dalai

Dharamshala (Himanchal Pradesh), Nov 23 (PTI) India has been taking an "over-cautious" view on Tibet, the Dalai Lama Sunday said while seeking New Delhi's help to resolve the vexed issue.

"In 1959-60, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru took personal
interest in Tibet.... Of late New Delhi's view about Tibetan
issue has been over-cautious," the 73-year-old spiritual
leader told reporters here.

Emphasising the strong bond between India and the
Tibetans, the Dalai Lama sought New Delhi's help for resolving
the Tibet issue lingering for nearly 50 years.

The Tibetan monk though was non-committal on future
talks with the Chinese authorities said "dialogue with Chinese
people would continue".

China, which has held eight rounds of fruitless talks
with the Dalai Lama's envoys, accuses him of trying to split
the country in the guise of seeking "genuine autonomy" for
Tibet in its frequent vitriolic attacks on the Tibetan leader.

In what may irk Beijing further, the Dalai Lama voiced
support for the democratic movements in China.

"I agree with Chinese democratic movement. If any
democratic organisation there calls me I will come for
meeting," he said while replying to questions.

The Dalai Lama accused Chinese authorities of spreading
"rumours" about him.

"Chinese say Dalai Lama is suffering from Hepatitis B.
Earlier they used to say I am suffering from cancer and will
die soon. They are free to come and check," he said.

"In the next 20 years, if we are not careful in our
actions and planning, then there is great danger to the
Tibetan community," he said later addressing the exiles who
had gathered for a crucial conclave which said that Tibetans
may have to rethink his "middle way" approach and force to
demand full independence if there is no result. PTI CORR
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