New Delhi [India], September 11 (ANI): Members of the Tibetan community in exile in Delhi’s Majnu Ka Tila staged a symbolic protest march ahead of Chinese President Xi Jinping to India for the BRICS summit. The community were carrying banners calling for the reversal of the birth related (ethnic-unity) law by China.

According to various rights groups, the legislation represents another step in Beijing’s efforts to integrate ethnic minorities into a broader national identity, a process that critics argue risks eroding distinct cultural traditions and community practices. Campaigns by the Tibetan community and others have called for increased international pressure on China over policies affecting ethnic communities.

One of the protestors told ANI that they wanted the law repealed and political prisoners’ releases.

“Xi Jinping, is coming here. We are here to send a message… We are protesting against the oppressive rule that the Chinese regime has imposed on Tibet sin...