Dalai Lama on Tuesday said in New Delhi that he would step down if the violence continued by the Tibetans protesters.

Dalai lama, “I have always made it clear that the expression of deep emotion should be in control. If it is out of control, we have no option. If the violent demonstration will continue, I would resign”.

Disturbed by violent protests by Tibetans in various places, he asked the demonstrators to refrain from doing any harm to the Chinese people.

Dalai lama said, “I have always respected the Chinese people. Chinese communism. Even most of the Tibetan protesters are ideologically Communists. I think inside or outside China, if the demonstrators utilise violent methods, I am totally against it”.

The Dalai Lama is in the capital for a week-long meditation workshop.