The Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile has appointed its Speaker and Deputy Speaker. Khenpo Sonam Tenphel was elected Speaker with 23 votes against Dolma Tsering who secured 22 votes, while Dolma Tsering was elected Deputy Speaker with 23 votes against Namgyal Dolker who gained 18 votes.Youdon Aukatsang secured two votes and two votes were deemed disqualified.