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Tibetan Community in Shillong Holds Candlelight Vigil for Activist Lobga Rangzen
✍️ indiatodayne.in
🗓 13 Aug 2026, 02:37 PM
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In Shillong, the Tibetan community organized a candlelight vigil to honor activist Lobga Rangzen, gathering at the city’s central square.
On a quiet evening in Shillong, members of the Tibetan diaspora gathered at the city’s central square to hold a candlelight vigil in memory of activist Lobga Rangzen. The event drew a diverse crowd of community leaders, local residents, and supporters of human rights.
Lobga Rangzen was a prominent Tibetan activist known for his advocacy on cultural preservation and political freedom. His work had earned him recognition both within the Tibetan community and among human rights organizations.
During the vigil, participants lit candles and shared brief reflections on Rangzen’s contributions. Local officials attended the ceremony, expressing their condolences and acknowledging the importance of such community solidarity.
The gathering served as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by Tibetan activists and highlighted the role of diaspora communities in keeping their causes alive in India.
Lobga Rangzen was a prominent Tibetan activist known for his advocacy on cultural preservation and political freedom. His work had earned him recognition both within the Tibetan community and among human rights organizations.
During the vigil, participants lit candles and shared brief reflections on Rangzen’s contributions. Local officials attended the ceremony, expressing their condolences and acknowledging the importance of such community solidarity.
The gathering served as a reminder of the ongoing struggles faced by Tibetan activists and highlighted the role of diaspora communities in keeping their causes alive in India.