Dalhousie, 4 July (Ajay Puri, Rajeshwar Behl)
The Tibetan community of Dalhousie on Friday organized a prayer service and candlelight march to pay tribute to Martyr Loga Rangzen, who, according to the organizers, self-immolated on July 2, 2026, outside the United Nations Headquarters in New York City, USA, in protest against China’s Ethnic Unity and Progress Law, which they said came into effect on July 1, 2026.
The programme commenced with special prayers in memory of Martyr Loga Rangzen, followed by a peaceful candlelight procession in which monks and members of the Tibetan community participated in large numbers. The gathering observed prayers for peace and expressed solidarity with the Tibetan people.
Addressing the gathering, the organizers stated that the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law poses a serious threat to the cultural identity, language, religion, and fundamental rights of the Tibetan people. They appealed to the international community to pay greater attention to the situation in Tibet and to support the protection of human rights and the preservation of Tibetan culture.
The event was organized under the leadership of Kalsang Tenzin, Tibetan Settlement Officer, Dalhousie. The organizing committee included Phurbu Damdul, Speaker of the Local Tibetan Assembly, Dalhousie; Samdup Choegyal, Deputy Speaker of the Local Tibetan Assembly; Bhumchung Wangmo, President of the Regional Tibetan Freedom Movement, Dalhousie; Tenzin Khentse, Vice President of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress; Tsering Dolma, President of the Regional Tibetan Women’s Association; Yeshi Dolker, President of the Regional Tibetan Middle Way Approach; Tenzin Gyaltsen, President of the General Body, Tibetan Refugees Handicraft Centre, Dalhousie; executive members Tsewang Dhondup, Yeshi Ngodup, Tenzin Khairsun, and Samdup Choegyal.
Monks from Loseling Dolma Lhakhang Monastery and members of the entire Tibetan community of Dalhousie also participated in the programme. The event concluded with prayers, a call for peace, and a renewed appeal for justice and the protection of Tibetan identity and human rights.
