Tibet’s Election Proves its Exiled People Aspire to Freedom and Democracy
By Tenzin Kunga / February 9, 2021
One of the most important ways that the exiled people from Tibet continue to express their freedom is by taking part in elections. This is vital when it comes to deciding who should be represented in the government-in-exile, based in Dharamshala, northern India. Eligible Tibetan voters living in the diaspora, read more →
NgodupDongchung: “I leave the choice with each individual”
By Akari Takahashi / November 9, 2020
PROFILE: • Born in the Tibetan village of Surtso in 1956 • Exiled to Solukhumbu, Nepal in 1959 Education: • Attended the Central School for Tibetans (Dalhousie) • Earned his BA (Hons) in Political Science at Delhi University Work History: • Assistant Office Secretary, Deputy Secretary, Additional Secretary, and Acting read more →
Kelsang Aukatsang: “I can hit the ground running”
By Akari Takahashi / October 24, 2020
PROFILE: • Born in Kalimpong in 1968 Education: • Attended the Central School for Tibetans (Herbertpur) • Attended St. Augustine’s School in Kalimpong • Attended St. Joseph’s Academy in Dehradun • Earned his BA in English Literature at the University of Delhi • Earned his MA in Law and Diplomacy read more →
Lobsang Nyendak: “Together, let us build Tibet’s future”
By Akari Takahashi / October 13, 2020
PROFILE: • Born in Kalimpong in 1965 Education: • Attended the Central School for Tibetans (Herbertpur) • Earned his BA and B.Ed at Panjab University Work History: • General Secretary of the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress of Chandigarh (1988-1989) • Executive, Joint, and General Secretary of the Tibetan Youth Congress read more →
Gyari Dolma: “I strongly believe that I can do justice to the office”
By Akari Takahashi / October 2, 2020
PROFILE: – Born in Kalimpong in 1964 Education: – Attended the Central School for Tibetans (Darjeeling) – Earned her BA in Political Science at Chandigarh University – Earned her LLB at Delhi University Work History: – Executive Member of Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC) of Chandigarh (1982-1984) – Information Secretary read more →
Tibetans Prepare for Election
By Mark Bankin / August 8, 2020
Preparations are underway for Tibetans around the world to vote in the 2021 Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) elections. The poll will be an opportunity for the Tibetan exile community to elect a new political leader, with incumbent Sikyong (president), Lobsang Sangay, due to leave office at the end of his read more →