Thousands of Tibetans living in exile have cast their votes in the first round of voting to elect the next Sikyong – the head 0f Central Tibetan Administration also known as the Tibetan Government-in-exile and members of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-exile. Twelve polling stations have been set up in and around Dharamshala. Voting is also taking place at other settlements throughout India and among the exile communities abroad. The second round of elections will be held on April 11.