A DAY-long solidarity hunger strike will be observed on the first day of the Tibetan New Year in Dharamshala tomorrow in a show of solidarity with the victims of alleged Chinese police firing and self immolations in Tibet, Tibetan parliament-in-exile has announced in a statement.

According to the schedule, carried by Tibet.net, Dalai Lama will preside over the official ceremony at Tsuglha Khang temple of Mcleodganj. After the completion of ceremony, parliamentarians would sit on hunger strike. A candle-light vigil led by members will also be held on the same day, which will pass through Mcleodganj and back to the Temple. In the wake of the series of self immolation and protests inside Tibet,the Tibetan Parliament-exile, besides urging international community to press China to end repression in Tibet, has also written a letter to Chinese President Hu Jintao expressing deep anguish and concern at the prevailing critical situation inside Tibet.

Meanwhile, in a statement issued here, Tibetan Prime Minister in- exile Lobsang Sangay urged the Tibetans not to celebrate Losar this year, but has asked them to observe traditional and spiritual rituals by going to the monastery, making offerings, and lighting butter lamps for all those Tibetans inside Tibet who have sacrificed and suffered under the repressive policies of the Chinese government.

 “We are extremely worried over what is happening and what might happen inside Tibet. Under such circumstances, please do pray for all Tibetans inside Tibet especially on the third, eight, tenth and fifteenth day of Losar, as these are auspicious days” he has said.

According to a statement, carried by Tibet.net, Kalon Tripa has said that the Tibet Lobby Day is also coming up when Tibetans and friends lobby parliaments or the congress and share with members our concern over Tibet and the continuing repressive policies of the Chinese government.

This year is especially important given the unfolding tragedy inside Tibet. “It is important that we do the best we can to approach as many Congressional members and Parliamentarians as possible so as to make them aware. If possible, please try to have a resolution passed in the parliament or have a good debate on the situation inside Tibet. This way the suffering of Tibetans inside Tibet and their voices will be heard loud and clear around the world, particularly by the leaders in Beijing”, the statement added.