Lies can't work, Dalai Lama tells China

Lies can't work, Dalai Lama tells China

Agencies

Posted online: Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 1423 hrs IST

New Delhi, March 27:
Accused by China of ‘masterminding’ the Tibet unrest, the Dalai Lama on Thursday asked Beijing to ‘accept the reality’ as ‘lies cannot work’ in the 21st century.

The Tibetan spiritual leader, who is here in connection with a meditation workshop, said he was appealing to his "friends" across the world to express concern over Tibet.

"One thing I want to express is that it is the time for the Chinese Government or the officials concerned to accept the reality. That is more important," he told reporters in New Delhi.

"In any case, we are in the 21st century... our lies cannot work," the Dalai Lama said.

His comments come in the backdrop of persistent accusations by China that he had "masterminded" the recent violence in Tibet despite his denials.

On Saturday, the Dalai Lama will lead a prayer meeting in Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, in memory of all those who have lost their lives during the recent unrest in Tibet.

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Lies can't work, Dalai Lama tells China Agencies Posted online: Thursday, March 27, 2008 at 1423 hrs IST New Delhi, March 27: Accused by China of ‘masterminding’ the Tibet unrest, the Dalai Lama on Thursday asked Beijing to ‘accept the reality’ as ‘lies cannot work’ in the 21st century. The Tibetan spiritual leader, who is here in connection with a meditation workshop, said he was appealing to his "friends" across the world to express concern over Tibet. "One thing I want to express is that it is the time for the Chinese Government or the officials concerned to accept the reality. That is more important," he told reporters in New Delhi. "In any case, we are in the 21st century... our lies cannot work," the Dalai Lama said. His comments come in the backdrop of persistent accusations by China that he had "masterminded" the recent violence in Tibet despite his denials. On Saturday, the Dalai Lama will lead a prayer meeting in Rajghat, the memorial of Mahatma Gandhi, in memory of all those who have lost their lives during the recent unrest in Tibet.