Dharamshala, Oct. 20 -- The Tibetan government-in-exile on Monday has extended warm Diwali greetings to the people of India, expressing hope that the festival of lights inspires peace and the resolution of the Sino-Tibet conflict.

Speaking to ANI, Tenzin Lekshay, spokesperson of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA)said, "On this auspicious occasion of Diwali, I, on behalf of the Central Tibetan Administration and all Tibetans across the world, extend warm greetings to our Indian brothers and sisters. May this festival of lights illuminate our lives with truth, nonviolence, and freedom. Since our cause is based on truth and nonviolence, I hope that this light spreads into Tibet and helps resolve the Sino-Tibet conflict at the earliest...