Earlier
in the day a young Tibetan, Lhakpa Tsering had attempted to
self-immolate
outside the Taj Palace Hotel where President Hu of China was to
address the India-China Economic Trade and Investment Summit.
There were six
demonstrations that day resulting in changes to the Presidents
itinerary. Causing the organizers to declare "Chinese
President Hu - one of the most powerful people on earth was confined to
a building for a day fearing protests - this is the power of
non-violent actions."
Meanwhile a large number
of Tibetans gathered at Azad Maidan staging a peaceful one-day fast,
protesting Hu Jintao's visit.
I can't help but think
Gandhi would be proud of them.