Persecution of Falun Dafa marks 23 years in China – Learn why it is relevant for India

 

Falun Dafa is being practiced in more than 100 countries around the world. But it is unfortunate that in China, where Falun Dafa had its origins, it is being persecuted since 20th July 1999, which continues to this day. Falun Dafa practitioners around the world treat this day as “Protest Day” by holding peaceful demonstrations, rallies and candle-light vigils thereby making people aware about brutal persecution going on in China. 

Falun Dafa (also called Falun Gong) is an ancient spiritual practice introduced to public in 1992 by Mr. Li Hongzhi in China. Falun Dafa and its founder, Mr. Li Hongzhi, have been awarded with over 3000 awards and proclamations worldwide. 

Persecution in China

Due to its tremendous health benefits and spiritual teachings, Falun Gong became so popular in China that by 1999, about 7 to 10 Crore people started practicing it. The membership of the Chinese Communist Party was 6 Crores at that time. The then Chinese President Jiang Zemin considered Falun Gong a threat to his sovereignty and despite its peaceful nature, banned it on July 20, 1999 and started brutal persecution, which continues till today.

Illegal human organ harvesting crime in China

It seems incredible, but for organ transplantation in China, the organs come not only from prisoners who received death penalty, but also from a large number of imprisoned Falun Gong practitioners. It has been revealed by independent investigations that Chinese government, in collusion with government hospitals, is involved in the crime of illegal human organ harvesting. For more information, please see: www.endtransplantabuse.org 

India will also observe “Protest Day” on 20th July

On this day, Falun Dafa practitioners around the world hold peaceful protests and candle-light vigil. This year Indian practitioners are also using print and social media to raise awareness about ongoing persecution in China.  

In India, Falun Dafa is being practiced in all major cities since the year 2000. For more information about Falun Dafa and free learning, visit: www.falundafaindia.org 

Why is it relevant to India?                                                                                                                                             

The relationship between India and China has been tense for some time now. To pressurize India, China has been using Masood Azhar issue, Arunachal Pradesh, Ladakh border conflict etc. India's tough stance on border issue followed by boycott of Chinese goods has given China a sense of India's strength. But China itself is standing on crossroads today. 

Ideology and policies of the Chinese Communist Party contradict everything that represents an ancient culture and modern democracy like India. China has a lot to learn from India. India should take lead in condemning human rights abuses of Tibetan Buddhists, Uighur Muslims, House Christians and Falun Gong in China. This thinking and stance can give India the status of a world leader.