The two Sikyong candidates in the recent election for the Tibetan Government-in-Exile have publicly apologised for their behaviour in the election runup and appealed for unity and harmony in the Tibetan community.
They apologised to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and quoted his counsel to them both that it is their responsibility to harness unity among the three traditional provinces of Tibet following the election. Speaker Penpa Tsering, on behalf of both candidates, expressed regret and apologies to the Tibetans inside Tibet if the recent events have caused disappointment and sorrow. They also acknowledged the Dalai Lama’s concern about the declining morality of Tibetans which he expressed at the centenary celebration of Mentse-Khang last month, and the admonitions of the State Oracle.
Mr Tsering said “I offer my profound apology to His Holiness the Dalai Lama” and appealed to the public to “to stop all election-related negative activities which are causing serious distress and disunity”. He added, “There are no personal grudges or differences between the two final candidates”.
Sikyong Dr Lobsang Sangay also called for unity and urged everyone to cease all election-related negative activities to reaffirm harmony and fulfill the vision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama, saying “I offer my deep apology for causing sorrow to His Holiness the Dalai Lama and pledge that the Kashag will move forward with resolute conviction and bearing His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s advice in our hearts, we will fulfill those noble ideals and aspirations”. He continued, saying that his cabinet has set plans to make right the inadequacies that have been pointed out, especially preventive healthcare, destitute care, codes of conduct and the election rules.
Dr Sangay then called on the public, particularly his own supporters, to stop the division of the Tibetan community and work rather for a better future of the Tibetans inside and outside Tibet.
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