It is often held against Nehru that by granting asylum to Dalai Lama, India unnecessarily incurred the wrath of China. But, it can be seen from the account given by Jagat Mehta that ‘way back in 1952, the Chinese Premier had told Ambassador Pannikar that should the contingency arise of the Dalai Lama seeking asylum in India, it would be understandable if it was not refused.’
