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Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
He was addressing a gathering in Dharamshala during the 86th enthronement anniversary celebrations of the 14th Dalai Lama, organised by the Central Tibetan Administration.
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'Celebrate resilience of Tibetan community worldwide": Marco Rubio extends
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Wednesday extended wishes on the occasion of Losar, the Tibetan New Year and underlined the resilience of the Tibetan community across the world.
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Penpa Tsering to continue as leader of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile: Poll r
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
The Election Commission of the Central Tibetan Administration announced the preliminary election for the Sikyong and members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile on Friday.
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Sikyong Penpa Tsering discusses Tibet, disinformation, and religious freed
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Sikyong Penpa Tsering met US Senator Jeff Merkley on February 5 as part of his official advocacy programme in Washington, DC. Merkley a long-time and consistent supporter of the Tibetan cause and the original sponsor of the bipartisan Resolve Tibet Act of 2024, according to a report by the C
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IRF Summit 2026: Sikyong Penpa Tsering raises Dalai Lama's succession issu
Updated : 2 months, 1 week ago IST
Sikyong Penpa Tsering of the Central Tibetan Administration spoke at the International Religious Freedom Summit (IRF Summit 2026) during a special session titled "Tibetan Moment." The session also included longtime advocate for Tibet, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi, who read out a message from
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Sikyong Penpa Tsering meets US lawmakers at Capitol Hill to discuss Dalai
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The discussions also covered ongoing legislative initiatives and issues related to the Dalai Lama's succession, the CTA said. Lawmakers were briefed on the recent Prague Declaration adopted by the Article 18 Alliance, which reaffirms freedom of religion or belief and supports the Tibetan Bud
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Exiled Tibetans cast ballots in preliminary polls
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Tibetans in exile voted in the first phase of elections to choose their government-in-exile and parliament. Voters and candidates stressed unity, cultural survival and freedom, while expressing hopes of returning to a free Tibet amid concerns over shrinking communities worldwide.
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Tibetans vote in first phase of Sikyong, parliament-in-exile elections; co
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
Polling was held across the world, including in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, where the Central Tibetan Administration set up three polling booths at different locations to facilitate voting by Tibetans residing in the state.
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"This is a sign Tibetans haven't given up": CTA's Chief Election Commissio
Updated : 3 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The voting process, described as unique, is being conducted across 27 countries, with approximately 91,000 registered voters and 309 polling zones set up globally. The final phase of the election is scheduled to be held in April.
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Exile Tibetan community gears up for 'Unique Elections' across 27 countrie
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
The Tibetan community living in exile is preparing for the first phase of elections to choose the Sikyong (President) and members of the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, scheduled to be held on February 1. Termed a "unique election" by the Tibetan Election Commission, the voting process will tak
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Exiled Tibetans gear up for 'unique polls', Dalai Lama may cast his vote i
Updated : 3 months, 3 weeks ago IST
More than 91,000 Tibetan voters have registered themselves in 27 countries around the world.
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Tibetan Election Commission in-exile announces general elections schedule,
Updated : 7 months, 2 weeks ago IST
The elections of the Sikyong (political leader) and the Tibetan parliament in exile will be held in two phases. The first phase of the elections will be held on February 1, 2026, and the second phase is scheduled for April 26, 2026.
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