pOn the statement of Gyaltsen Norbu, widely recognised by Tibetans as the Chinese-appointed Panchen Lama, that the recognition of the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama must adhere to Chinese law, Tibetan Youth Congress President, Tsering Chomphel, said, 'We were totally against his statement... It is totally against religious freedom in Tibet. And we Tibetans have our own religious traditions and methods for reincarnating the Lamas... The Chinese government is trying to politicise the tradition of reincarnation...', Member of the Tibetan parliament in exile, Lhagyari Namgyal Dolkar, said, 'It was expected from him. He is someone who's been appointed by the Chinese government.