Shimla, March 12 -- Tibetan women-in-exile on Wednesday in the northern Indian hill town Shimla gathered to hold a peace protest against Chinese authorities, marking the 66th anniversary of Tibetan Women's National Uprising Day.

The protest saw participation from Tibetan Buddhist women students and other members of the community, who assembled in the city to commemorate the historic struggle for Tibetan freedom.

Speaking at the ANI, Tsering Paldon, organiser and member of the Regional Tibetan Women's Association Shimla, said it is essential for them to mark this day.

"Today, we have gathered here to commemorate the 66th anniversary of the Tibetan Women's Uprising Day. This started for the first time on March 12, 1959, when the Chinese ...