An elderly exile Tibetan woman holds a banner during a protest against the President of the Central Tibetan Administration for "unjustified dismissal" of Penpa Tsering from his post as the Representative of the Dalai Lama in Washington DC, in Dharamshala, India, on 17 March 2018. Tibet Sun/Lobsang Wangyal
By Lobsang Wangyal
MCLEOD GANJ, India, 17 March 2018
On the fourth day of the budget session of the exile Tibetan Parliament, the controversy surrounding Penpa Tsering dominated the proceedings.
Penpa Tsering was terminated in November 2017 as Representative of the Dalai Lama in Washington DC by the exile Tibetan Cabinet led by President of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) Lobsang Sangay.
Members of the Parliament discussed the issue extensively, to which Sangay explained that Penpa Tsering was dismissed due to loss of trust.
Sangay won the general election in March 2016 to lead the Tibetans in exile, and Penpa Tsering was his contender. Sangay said that Penpa Tsering promised to work together with him after the election, but instead he heard that Penpa had instigated staff members of CTA to do their jobs carelessly and was talking behind Sangay’s back.
The Tibetan Diaspora has seen a rift following the ouster of Penpa Tsering. Protests dogged Sangay wherever he went in Canada, Europe, and the US. The protesters argued that the 10-point reasons given by the Cabinet for firing Penpa Tsering were unfounded.
A group of about 90 people sat in a silent protest not far away from the Parliament, calling for impeachment of CTA President Lobsang Sangay as well as member of Parliament Tenpa Yarphel.
They said that they are protesting to protect the legacy of the Dalai Lama, and the integrity of CTA’s rule of law and its democratic system. They intend to continue the protest till the Parliament session ends on the 24th.
When asked by journalists about the protests, Sangay said that the protesters’ arguments were baseless, but that the people have every right to voice their views. He also affirmed that as President of CTA he was elected by the people, and he is accountable to the Tibetan people.
Tenpa Yarphel said that the protesters must check last year’s Parliament proceedings to find out the truth. He felt that they would then understand that he has done nothing wrong, and that anything that has to do with things he said has already been cleared.
The protesters say that Yarphel has denounced the Dalai Lama and insulted the State Oracle Nechung.
Among the protesters, some have travelled from Europe, Nepal, and the US, with one each from Belgium and Norway, two from Nepal, and five from the US.
Thinley Kelsang from New York, who was leading the protest, said, “We expected Lobsang Sangay and the members of the Parliament to visit us and hear our views, which they didn’t do.”
“I think this shows a lack of responsibility by the people who are supposed to be our leaders,” he added.
Another protester, Jampa, 37, from Belgium said he was blocked by officials from presenting a petition to Sangay. “The petition has the signatures of 750 people. The signatories were asking the exile Tibetan cabinet to follow the rule of law, stop misuse of power, and form a committee to probe the Penpa Tsering issue.”
The other protester from Europe was Raby Tarang, 35, from Norway. He said that he was here to seek justice and to tell the exile cabinet led by Sangay that there is no transparency in their actions.
Palmo, 48, from New York City spoke about the factions that have arisen within the Tibetan society as a result of Penpa Tsering’s dismissal.
“My family has members from all the three provinces, and it has been disrupted due to the issue. There is no harmony among our family members as some are supporting Lobsang Sangay and some Penpa Tsering.” she said sobbing.
“I didn’t hear Lobsang Sangay telling his supporters to stop their divisive actions, such as creating obscene images and using abusive language.”
The other protesters from the US include Lhamo Chodon from Boston and Namgyal Lhamo from New York City.
Thanks to the chithus who visited the protesters today. It shows their courage, moral integrity and open-mindedness. Majority of the Tibetans had been following the parliament proceedings and we salute your participation in the parliament.
Surprised to see that Pema Jungney, Lhagyari Namgyal Dolkar and Kyinzom Dhongdu, were not in the visiting group.
Where is Chithu Tsering Youdon? Monster Tenpa Yarphel is her friend.
Dalai Lama loves saying “This is not about being pro Tibet. This is about being pro Justice.”
Now copy-cat PT supporters are saying “This is not about being pro Pentse. This is about being pro Justice.”
A gentle swipe at Dalai Lama’s cunning strategy to impress apolitical westerners? Or turning of table on the head of HH Dalai Lama by underming the prestige of Sikying which is DL’s extension?
Propaganda department of CTA is on full swing in publicizing the US aid to Tibetans. To claim the credit, Kaydor Aukatsang appeared on Tibet TV and failed to acknowledge His Holiness the Dalai Lama for the US money, and also his successors Kungo PT and Kungo Ngodup as Ari rep. He, however, did not fail to credit himself for his role as Ari rep. LOL
Mercurial Donald Trump is today threatening to veto the newly-passed Congress budget. Hope the celebratory mood and credit-taking moments in CTA by Lobsang Sangay, Kaydor Auktatsang and Dhardon Sharling do not end up like the Thank you India events. Keeping my fingers crossed!
LS compared PT’s termination as Trump firing Tillerson. In his farewell speech to the State Department employee today, Tillerson highlighted few important values to uphold and live by.
On Accountability
“To maintain commitment to accountability by holding yourselves accountable so that the positive environment of accountability is underpinned by honesty and integrity in all you do.”
On Personal Integrity
“Never loose sight of your most valuable asset you possess – your personal integrity. Not one of you was gifted with it. You were born with it. It belongs to you. Only you can relinquish or allowed it to be compromised. Once you have done so, it is very very hard to regain it.”
On Respect
“I hope you will continue to treat each other with respect. Regardless of the job title, station in life or your role, everyone is important. We are just human beings trying to do our part.”
On Kindness
“I would like to ask that each of you undertake to ensure one act of kindness each day towards another person. This can be a mean-spirited town but you don’t have to choose to participate in that.”
Toast to a classy statesman!
Sikyong Lobsang Sangay says the main reason for firing PT is lack of trust between him and PT.
As is evident now, Tibetans at Gangkyi basketball court and around the world lost trust with Lobsang Sangay and his Kashag. Logically LS must resign from his Sikyong post and make no further damage to the unity of exile Tibetans, which he can easily do and China has no power to obstruct.
Nangsi Kalon has a vary dark past and less said is better, he has no character, academic qualifications or temperament to lecture on our parliamentarians.
As for young parliamentarian Dorjee Tsetan, it looks like he imbibed tribal Khampa instincts from his older Khampa parliamentarians and has dashed the hopes of other young Tibetans who wished he wouldn’t be involved with this divisive Cholkha poison.
Talking about chitue Dorjee Tsetan, how does it work that he fought for chitue seat as a Kham candidate from India, and he now lives in the US. In fact, he moved to the US much before the elections, and pretended to be visiting there to be able to stand in election. Now he, along with his wife and new-born baby, have moved to the US. Shouldn’t he resign on moral grounds, if there is such thing as morality and ethics, or is it still ok to do like this?
This kind of things should be clear in the future. Chitues shouldn’t fight for regional seats if they are living outside India-Nepal-Bhutan. If any chitue decides to live outside that after winning the seat, there should be a rule to withdraw them.
Chithu Lobsang Yeshi expressed concern about less people attending March 10 events in South India. How is this possible? Our Sikyong is pro-rangzen and all the rangzen supporters support him as can be seen in the parliament and outside. Since the last 7 years, rangzen people has all the opportunity in the world to shine their spotlight on rangzen movement.
It is not too late for rangzen supporters in the parliament including Tsewang Rigzin, Dorje Tsetan, Lhagyari Namgyal Dolkar, and others to shine your glory in your own rangzen path rather than complain all the time.
@Chithu Lobsang Yeshi The reason less people showing up for March 10 is they TYC/TWA organize hell lot of similar event and we don’t have enough healthy people because most of the youth are trying to go abroad and old peoples left at village then how many times man we can keep going to these protests?????????? Lets make a limit of 2 or 3 times a year and specially do protest based on location based and not that one person has to go 500 KM to attend such event.
Complaining is also one strategy of some fake rangzen activists, not all. There are hundreds of genuine rangzen believer whom I respect. Acting like a bridled lion in a cage, the fake ones always complained about some external reasons such as official middle way policy, His Holiness, Samdhong Lama etc, reigning in their capacity to run and roar. Beware of the fake ones!
The free speech merry-go-around in the parliament gives voters rare chance and fodder come next elections.
While some regular die-hard members’ rambling and spooking is not surprising, one member from whom much was expected but failed to deliver miserably is none other than the high profile former TYC president Tsewang Rinzin.
His behaviour of uttering on the floor of the parliament has shocked many, especially his constituents in USA. His glaring personal attacking of the leader of the protesters (TK) etc. in defense of LS has left not doubt that he will not win a second term. Perhaps, that is his plan. His open defiance of the popular demands for truth and justice should draw LS’s special attention for possible Kalonship and join the Dadon-Kydor club.
He should be prepared to face the wrath of his voters, especially members of the Tibetan Youth Congress come next elections.
His colleague, Pema Chazotsang, on the other hand
has stood on the side of her voters thereby locking, perhaps, a second term down the lane.
Tsewang rinzin is the perfect candidate for next sikyong. forget about TYC. Its just an NGO.
Tashi Namgyal would have performed much better than this [MP Tsewang Rigzin].
He thinks the bully pulpit provides him chance to spew venom on people with whom he has disagreement. More than anger and disappointment, I pity him. This platform test the character of each and everyone including that of Kalons. He failed miserably. The bar is not high. Yet, he could not measure himself up to it.
Another person who failed miserably is Dorjee Tseten. Horse he rode is SFT, the knife he pulled is Khampa’s. His enemy is fellow parliamentarian, slogan he pretended to raise is against China. What even a child can see his hypocrisy. What a miserable politician!
MP Dorjee Tsetan is the only one braveheart who challenged Sharchok Cookta to explain his relationship with Chinese authorities.
This man could very well be a chinese spy, and we don’t want a parliament rotten like that.
I will accept Dorje Tsetan as a brave MP only when he questions Sikyong Lobsang Sangay over his statements such as “never had a country”, “don’t want democracy” and from where he got the money to buy mansion in Boston and how he went to Beijing.
Secondly, if he could tell us who Yodon Thondon is and what is her husband’s connection with shady Benjamin Wey and his company’s role Sina Weibao Board controversy. Why SFT applauded her on their 10th March event in New York for her funding and why she is poking her nose everywhere from CTA to Tibetan organizations.
Or else he might either get the crown of hypocrisy or boot licker. Thank you.
Sharchok Khukta revealed the true face of Dorje Tseten and Tsewang Rigzin.
Today Sharkhuk let people know that Dorje Tseten is a newspaper boy with superficial knowledge on Tibet taken from Indian Express and Yahoo. Then like Lhagyare Namgyel Dolkar, he pukes it in the session as if nobody knows it. A guy who sustains on Rangzen student fundraising should have some “ngo tsa”. Everybody knows your family’s role during the resistance movement. Less said the better. These are fake Rangzen who are trying to sideline TYC movement.
Tsewang Rigzin as usual is a showman. Big mouth with no substance. His years at TYC was willed with internal fightings. Just like Sikyong destoryed Tibetan unity build for decades, this man whose face extend to the top of his head, destroyed the legacy of TYC Rangzen selflessly built by leaders like the late Lhasang la.
To a large extent, Dorje Tsetan is biased regionally, ideologically and personally in the parliament. He is a hothead politician. While not agreeing with many of his stands and statements in the parliament, the way he stood up against Serta Tsultrim’s controversial statement for the greater good of Tibetan unity is praiseworthy.
Report card: Sees potential for improvement.
Tsewang Rigzin is the last person to talk about what he was talking about in the parliament. His past is filled with controversy beginning from TYC disunity, his controversial statement against Tibetans of mixed heritage, and US Tibetans complaining about him being a difficult chithu to reach. He blocks anyone who does not agree with him.
Report card: Expresses his controversial opinions with clarity and passion in the parliament. Thumps up for the confidence. But overall gone case.
Lhagyari Namgyal Doka is young and hot-headed too. She is biased ideologically which is fine. While making statements in the parliament, she sometimes come across as preachy which can put off some people. After all, she can implement many of her own proposals in Gu-Chu-Sum of which she is the President.
Report card: Sees potential for improvement.
Imagine what will happen if Lobsang Sangay take a U-turn on PT, and re-instate him?
No thief will say, ‘Yes, I am thief.’
PT won’t say, ‘Yes, I made mistake.’
Both will always maintain their innocence.
Now, if LS want to fire any dhonchoe, say Delhi dhonchoe, then a group of flag-wielding protesters will strike for Justice, or demand an investigation committee.
Question is: Does the president have to set up a committee,tolerate protest, every time a dismissed staff refuses to go away gracefully?
Now, PT issue has given courage to lots of veteran politicians. I am sure they will all protest and refuse to accept dismissal, and cause uproar in society until they get something.
ridiculous!
As a monk MP suggested, PT should urge his followers to stop this non-sense protests. Only PT can stop this mess.
By becoming one of the 10 reasons for PT’s termination, there is no denying Dhardon Sharling’s role in this historic saga became more than a messenger.
I believe all the politicians including LS, PT and Dhardon Sharling have all been equally involved in backstabbing and gossips. Politicians, after all, thrive on politicking and information gathering.
The plot twist happened when Sikyong the throne holder used or misused his power to terminate PT and retain Dhardon.
PT said during clarification the talk with Dhardon Sharling happened in the evening after workshop is over. Meaning PT-DS gossip about LS happened during personal time.
LS said in the parliament he confirmed with Dhardon Sharling and got more shocking information from her in the office as they are colleagues. Meaning LS-DS gossip about PT happened during official hours.
All three gossiped. Result-One terminated another based on information provided by another person.
Don’t shoot the messenger – Dardon Sharling la, ask the perpetrator -Tsoksur Kungo Penpa Tsering la why he back stabbed Sikyong soon after shaking hands to work for Tibet’s cause together. I am amused how Kungo PT la’s supporter easily sweep under the rug of his misdeeds and blame someone else. TRUST is the most important and basic fundamental requirement to function as a team. Can you trust Kungo PT la for what he did? Ask yourself first..
Lets all be civil and agree to disagree with each others thoughts.
Did anyone notice that Every single Khampa MPs are supporting Lobsang Sangay in the PT ouster affair?
Cholka issue is really evident in the house.
Hi Lhamo,
Sikyong, Lobsang Sangay is elected by Tibetan people in exile and he could decide any projects what is best for the exile Tibetans. When there is majority in public supporters to LS there would be more Khampas. They all are Tibetans and they have the heart for Tibet.
Hey everyone! The best way to resolve this solution is to Kashag send a letter to US Consulate and inform about termination of Penpa Tsering from Rep post so that he will be send back to Dharamsala and we can talk face to face otherwise he is hiding somewhere in US and creating all this mess.
This is exactly what LS said in the parliament. Either you both have same mindset or our sikyong has too much time on his hand.
LS told the Parliament: “Ari Shungtsab la yikey tang yag chig rey. Yiney Jeymey” (Only one letter to the US embassy would have been enough but we did not do it.
Maybe the rumors about LS supporting letters for US visa on behalf of Dhondup Lhadar and Dorje Tsetan are true after all.
he is talking about the actual official process but on a personal ground, he did not implement that and let PT stay back in USA and continue to support his family. You must appreciate such good did by LS
This is not to judge which side is right or wrong on the PT issue. This is also not to understand why or how each individual take their stand on the matter.
Few chithus stood out for me for their brave positions in this pressing times.
One is veteran Chithu Pema Jungney from Utsang who called for an independent investigation. This is brave considering he is the uncle of Dhardon Sharling who at this time is a close ally of Sikyong LS.
Another chithu Pema Chazotsang gracefully presented the concerns of the Tibetans from the US and Canada. This is a brave move considering she is from Dhoto, and her chithu mate Tsewang Rigzin said he only received one phone call on the issue so far.
Another Chithu Lobsang Yeshi was overwhelmed with emotion by the present situation and could not continue his speech.
I personally think present kashag is solely responsible for the ongoing mess in our community. Therefore, they just can’t ignore. Although we don’t see that many Tibetans to proptest against, there are 1000s who are really not happy with present kashag.
I was shocked to see how LS was all red in the face during his first explanation and repeatedly saying that chithue’s role is to make laws and Kashag’s role is to implement. He also said he is the democratically elected leader who has appointed kashag and only the Kashag can decide on representatives. Sure, that maybe the case in the past and is allowed in law.
The difference now is the matter has already become an issue in the public after the Kashag’s decision and so-called clarification. Kashag and Sikyong may have the right to terminate PT but they also have the responsibility to be accountable to the people and the chithue for any subsequent actions arising out of their decision. Without such a responsibility, it is difficult to call our system democratic anymore.
You jerk sitting in MN and not knowing the democratic system. Did Donald Trump give any explaination???????? watch CNN if you get a free time for nanny job or pet care.
According to LS’s democratic system,
-I can do and say anything because I am the Sikyong.
-In every argument, I am always the winner and the other side always the looser.
-I will crush dissidents and protestors with intimidation, insult and mockery.
-In my world, I am always right even when all others see wrongs.
-Those who point out my mistakes are either wrong, less in number, or stupid.
– I will never ever admit my mistakes because misleading the public with lies is what I excel at.
– I also excel at modifying and hiding information based on the need of the hour.
-I am the highest, brightest and the strongest.
Are we talking about democracy or dictatorship here? Don’t compare yourself with Trump. I am not a nanny nor do I do pet care but I respect all kinds of work that Tibetans do.
what other job you can get anyway! oh waiter/painter/sweeper in MACY’S? hey here is the deal – drive uber taxi. how is that sounding?
BUT dont talk about unity?there are no unity in Tibetans after 1990. mind it
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Lobsang Wangyal,
Next time, please do not journal any articles on Thinley Kalsang, Samdhong Rinpoche, Kalden Lodoe, Gyari Lodoe, Lobsang Nyandak etc. who always brings no good contribution to our society but they only stir and bring headache to our community.
Thank you.
Penpa Tsering got job in CTA for 20 years. Outside CTA, he has no chance of getting a job with his degree and bad English.
We have kalons or ministers who have washed toilets in America. Penpa Tsering should know his own skills and be happy that he had had a job in CTA for 20 years. It is service only if he had volunteered, and not taken any renumeration.
Protesters should stop before cholka war of 1980s in Bir shichak comes back to haunt us.
I pity Lobsang Sangay for taking a personal matter to an extent that it destroyed the national unity. LS can only express his love for HHDL, but he never follows his holiness’ words and principle on kindness. LS must be feeling proud and contented that he got to take his revenge after destroying the lives of Tsoksur Penpa Tsering la and his family.
This man (LS) can go all the way down.
Latest updates – A group of college students are planning to bring petrol at the procession zone at Gangkyi this week, and they are doing a test how many of them are really doing this for nation or personal gain. Lets see who can self immolate.
Dear Lobsang Wangyal la,
The above post mentioning petrol reads like an incitement, whether deliberate or not. I think the post is inappropriate. If the person posting this know of such plan to self-immolate, it is a crime not to report this in advance to the local authorities directly or through CTA.
Thank you TIBET SUN for the unbiased media role by giving voice to both sides of the aisle.
I think protestors should have some sympathy for Sikyong Lobsang Sangay.
Worldwide demonstrations already put Mr. Sangay as the most unpopular leader in the exile Tibetan history. Period.
Mr. Sangay must realize that he is only damaging his image by telling lies after lies. If someone is to be blamed, it is himself, Mr. Kaydor and Ms. Sharling. Wait few more months. I guarantee you guys that Ms. Sharling’s unethical handling of CTA media for her personal publicity with no experience in journalism and Kaydor’s follies and lack of regard for CTA rules will make more damages in the remaining years.
When the leader is strong he can lead the council of ministers. When the council of ministers is strong, it can support the leader. When both are weak, we have the current situation.
Tibetan extremism’s politics party support Sangay!!! Some of them are so stupid and some of them got money from China to destroy exile. So now Sangay try to destroy exile with couple monks. If you don’t believe, watch parliament meeting. Then you will know who is right or wrong in here.
Well, what a JOKE it has become after the hand down of the ownership of Democracy to the people. Our petty stateless state of Gangki has become a playground of mockery. Our internal bigotry and incompetence still prevails.
Why Mr. Sangay. Why?
When you started the campaign it was evident that you had a career politician mindset with intention of your legacy to be remembered eternally. Granted that you have achieved that somewhat.
In Seattle WA USA, you boasted that you were the first only Tibetans to graduate from Harvard Law School. Ok, I will hand you that, and your parents had sold “COWS” to send you to the University.
Really “cows” even the best breed would be 80 to 100 thousand Rupees, it wouldn’t even cover textbooks at Harvard. The fact is that it was Tibetan Government who had given you the opportunity to study abroad.
In Portland, Oregon you stated that your peers from Harvard are making millions of dollars and you are not, because you are working for the Tibetan people and the Government.
Oh! Bhoo! So sorry now we the Tibetan people and the Government are at fault for hindering your financial gains. You volunteered……Have a conviction for your action.
Why demand Photographers and specially Videographers be present when you visit the US and Canada. Do you fear that your legacy would slowly fade into the abyss?
Why so much security when you come to the US. Who in the world is threatening you anyways? Even H.H. the Dalai Lama’s security is at minimalistic and threats are real.
Your visits are expensive. 5 Star hotel suites for you, wife and daughter. You are not paying. Tibetans in the US and Canada earn minimum wage.
Remember career Politicians fade away. True leaders are remembered forever.
Kalon Sonam Topyal has no right to speak ill of any parliamentarians for he is a corrupt person who pocketed millions of rupees while he was welfare officer in Shimla in 1980s. He was demoted from his post after the corruption scandal in Shimla. Further more he was kicked out from CST Mussoorie for stealing clothing goods from school store by the then school principal Jigme Taring in 1960s. At the time his name was Kongpo Lodoe. Every ex-Mussoorie school at the time knows this unforgettable episode. He has become a Kalon with sheer qualification of being a lap dog of Lobsang Sangay.
Knowledgeable people know how he has performed so far as Nangsi Kalon as compared to his predecessor Gyari Dolma. He is a jerk for obstructing a post which could be used fruitfully for the welfare of exile Tibetans in India and Nepal. What a waste for CTA, Oh my God.
This is too much. Penpa Tsering and his chamchas must stop this nonsense. 1) Penpa Tsering, stood for election, you lost, accept it. 2) His Chamchas and Gundas are saying he served the CTA for many years. Think about it, CTA fed him for all these years. He wasn’t working for CTA but was filling his stomach and getting fat. Without CTA he has no job and incapable of doing anything else. 3) His Chamchas and gundas will be taking money from gyamo soon. They are desperate for power and will do anything to destroy CTA.
LS, Kashag, Kaydor, and Dhardon Sharling needs to be little shameful and remorseful about their actions. Swallow your ego for a while and think of the bigger picture. Don’t just bark down the public, parliamentarians and the press (wow, I got three P’s here similar to Sikyong’s famous M’s)
Sitsab Karma Gelek Yuthok seemed to be having cold during his clarification in the parliament.
What I suggest to LS and the whole kashag is Vicks ka goli lo aur khich khich duur karo!
Fact-checking
In clarifying Dhardon Sharling episode, LS expressed concern about rumors affecting Dhardon’s family and friends. Is PT a bachelor or an orphan whose termination and character assassination could have no affect whatsoever?
To Chithu Dawa Phungkyi’s labeling of Dhardon as Yama Kanden or something in the parliament, Dhardon labeled the same chithu as comedian in her facebook. She complained about the chithu lacking “sensitivity” and “maturity” and vowed to remain “undeterred”.
Where did the sensitivity and maturity go when all the secret sharing and PT coup was going on? Rather than lesson-learning from all the incidents, “undeterred” at this time shows dictatorial and arrogant attitude.
Must say that Kaydor got less public spanking than Sharling.
There are a few women, Dadron Sharling, Yudon Thonden, now this newly divorcee Tenzin Pelkyi, vying for one glance of our immature Prince-charming LS. They will do any bidding as they compete for his love and attention.
But a saner one whom LS kept chasing but refuses to get ensnared in his nefarious plan include Chithue Pema from US, Dolma Tso from Nepal etc.
LS has a habit of boasting about his “scores” to his friends. One day he will spill the beans and tell us some wild tales about how these women bend over backward in his locked office cabin adorned with portraits of Buddha and Dalai Lama. If he falls on bad days, he will even sell his erotica stories and make money out of it. This much I know about him from my more than 30 years of association with him. Tibet is the last thing on his mind.
Kaydor Aukatsang’s sister Youdon Aukatsang was making all kind of faces when some chithus are speaking against Sikyong and Kaydor. She rose to make one of her rare speeches and was fully biased. In all of the causes leading to current situation, Sikyong LS is the main actor and Kaydor the side leading actor. Don’t forget your brother’s negative role in the whole situation and Sikyong LS’s legacy.
90 odds people at the protest site or handful of supporters at USA or elsewhere don’t represent the Tibetan diaspora. Though even a single individual is entitled to right to protest, they can’t force an impeachment of a Sikyong elected by a majority of the Tibetans in exile. If every group of individuals start demanding impeachment at every decision of the cabinet not to one’s liking, we will be setting very bad precedent. No cabinet in the world can please every single person in a country. I think this PT issue has hijacked our real issue. No individual is more important than the nation.
I sometimes wonder what if Sikyong has a nuclear button in his bag or CTA has army just like any independent nation—this moron Sikyong would have long pressed the nuclear button or have sent his army to run down all the protestors! kun-dun-khen!
Whatever, now a new issue has come up amidst the firing saga. A monk chithue suggested amdo chithue Sharchok Cookta is a Chinese spy, which was supported by MP dorjee tseten and MP lhagyari.
This situation going to be big. A Chinese spy as Tibetan MP.
Check this video on YouTube – https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RmYwDq_nOL4
If Sharchok Cookta is a Chinese spy who needs investigation, then Sikyong, SFT under Dorje Tsetan and others also need investigation.
Sikyong got award from a controversial Japanese plastic surgeon Dr. Takasu in Dharamsala.
Sikyong awarded philanthrophy award to Yodon Thondon whose husband has business contacts with Chinese Benjamin Wey.
SFT takes funding from Yodon Thondon. (Except for this lady connection, I am a fan of SFT advocacy works)
Sharchok Kukta said he went to Tibet by following all the proper legal procedures and seeking permission and guidance from the CTA and even His Holiness. He also welcomed inquiry committee to investigate the matter if anyone wishes, and also suggested that Sikyong’s visit to Beijing before he became PM should also be investigated together. If and when the proposed investigation takes place, he is willing to step aside as chithu during that time.
Wonder why Kashag is against the demand of the people and the chithus to establish Independent Committee to discuss the matter. Some sort of such move or any other steps will help resolve the disunity and disharmony.
Didn’t Sikyong say something about PT’s termination being equal to Donald Trump’s firing of Tillerson? I would emulate better world leaders than Trump.
Whatever the twist in plots given on the ugly episode of Sharling, the fact of the matter is Sharling has loose lips and she shared it with somebody close to Sikyong and she shared more with Sikyong when he asked her about it.This is not to say that what PT did was right also.
That Nangsi Kalon Sonam Topgyal was not happy about parliamentarians raising issue about the termination. In the same breath, he is happily dissing the parliamentarians for their behaviour, motivation and performance in the parliament, and even judging how some parliamentarians are good or not. You are not the Tsoktso. When you don’t want to listen to criticism, just don’t throw criticism at our respectable parliamentarians.Double standard muh bahdur, Sit down!
For a moment, Nangsi Kalon got carried away and thought he was the House Speaker giving concluding remarks of the parliament session.
Was fun watching some sharp orators in the parliament – Dawa Phunkyi, Dolma Tsering, Sharchok Kukta, Monlam Tharchin (need to lower voice volume and emotion)
The women’s face in the protest picture says it all. A cloak of mistrust is rid large on her aged face.
The Sikyong fired Penpa Tsering, because he lost his trust in Penpa. That might have some truth, but what has transpired since the episode is that, the people have lost their trust in Sikyong. That is very clear, according to Sun’s piece of Lobsang Wangyal.
The fact that nearly 100 protesters across the Tibetan world dared to continue openly protest against Sikyong’s actions is sure to go down as a landmark in the life of exile Tibetan democracy granted, unasked, by the Dalai Lama.
The fact that several veteran MPs, including the two Dawas -Dawa Phunkhyi and Dawa Tsering have offered to resign over this sordid issue triggered by Sikyong’s ill conceived coup against Penpa Tsering speaks volumes, while impeachment sought by the protesters and disbanding the parliament might be a long shot, there is none stopping individual members from resigning in protest, if they are serious about what they suggested.
Let’s wait and see.
what is the value of 100 or even take 1000 people out of 6 million Tibetans.
I can understand if Sikyong and his kashag remains stubborn about their decision to terminate PT. What I felt uncomfortable was how Sikyong and Home Minister Sonam Topgyal were somehow asking the Chithues to not poke their nose in administrative affairs. This is the message I am getting from their statements. Maybe I am wrong. If not, I would be concerned as our chithues are people’s representative and they have the responsibility and the right to make Kashag accountable.