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Sikyong Penpa Tsering congratulates India on 75 years of independence

Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal

The political leader of the Tibetans-in-exile Sikyong Penpa Tsering hoisted the Indian flag as the national anthem was played at the Tibetan Secretariat (Kashag) courtyard, with top officials of the exile administration in attendance.

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