Dhardon Sharling during an event in Geneva in September 2018. File photo/Facebook
By Lobsang Wangyal
ON THE WEB, 12 December 2018
Information Secretary of Central Tibetan Administration, Dhardon Sharling, has submitted her resignation letter to leave the administration of Lobsang Sangay, reliable sources told Tibet Sun.
Letter was submitted on 7 December but her resignation will be effective in the first week of January as CTA rules requires a one-month notice from their employees.
Rumour mills are rife with speculation that she has been asked by Sangay to testify in the on-going case filed against him by former Representative of the Office of Tibet, Washington DC, Penpa Tsering.
Penpa Tsering filed a defamation case in the Tibetan Supreme Justice Commission in Dharamshala, India, for “false accusations” against him as he was ousted from the post by Sangay’s administration in November last year.
One of the ten reasons for ousting was that Dhardon had been asked by Penpa Tsering not to work for Sangay.
An email to Dhardon on Monday requesting comments remain unanswered.
She has been serving as the Information Secretary at the Department of Information and International Relations of the Central Tibetan Administration since October 2016.
It has been learned that Dhardon will travel to the US in January.
Meanwhile, it has been learned that the Government Relations Officer at the Office of Tibet, Washington DC, Ms Tenzin Palkyi, has also submitted her resignation letter.
Sources said she submitted her resignation on 30 November. She was appointed to the post in March this year.
Attempts to reach Palkyi for comment were unsuccessful.
No doubt, Dadon will b our Prez & most favorable to the job. Hope, ONLY modern educated tib voters r allowed to choose the Tibetan Pol. Supremo (Sikyong). Allow holy monks & nuns to choose Choeluk chithues(MPs) only not the Prez. NeverAgain to so-called Harvard monsters… Bhod Gyalo
Wishing Dhadon Sharling the best for 2021. She earned enough fame but PhD is must for Sikyong candidate. It is time we have a female sikyong. One who is young, articulate, educated, talented and sexy looking.
Gyari dolma (the home breaker) for Home Ministry haha.. Dadon (informer) for Info Dept.!!!
2021 is going to be interesting- Gyari Dolma versus Dr Dhardon Sharling. It will be a tough choice for voters. The likely scenario is- whooever wins will appoint the other for Kalon post- the portfolios will be Gyari for Home and Dhardon for DIIR.
In best of my knowledge, exile Tibetan politics has not become murky, of the certain with arrival of LS.
Fortunately, 10 years prior to his debut, that murkiness was able to be tamed by our, one and only kalon Tripa prof. Samdong Rinpoche.
That murkiness reappeared with LS. It mirrors the fact he is not a strong leader. To survive, he was forced to realign to old ideology engrossed in local politics. Unfortunately, it seems it is in his genes and its best credit accorded to him till now. It has now become synonymous to his name.
To these group of people only regionalism matters, national interest is just in their lips. They may have forgotten that Tibet is now under China. Sometimes facts are bitter, and last resort is to remind them with hope that common sense will prevail if they love Tibet and Tibetans. As we know, no where in history books written by Chinese, Tibet being part of China was not mentioned. But Unfortunately in records written by Tibetans.
When it comes to regions of Tibet, if one is aware of Shimla Agreement — the 17-point Agreement — U-Tsang was not mentioned a part of Tibet. Even today, TAR is autonomous region. So only binding force is His Holiness the Dalai Lama.
Issue of Dadhon Sharling is fallout. These days through social media, we are able to see some colors of Tibetan politicians but not yet fulling, I presume. Personally, I am happy that she said her motive is to continue her study. At least she is out from that murky politics.
Need of hour is shed regionalistic mentality, that’s a residual of Nomadic mentality. His Holiness always advocates humanity and our politicians advocate regionalism passively if not actively. Two contrast facts of exile.
Why Tibet Sun is not able to say the reason for Tenzin Palkyi resignation. Is she following Dhadon’s footsteps? I hope she will also do further studies and both of them come back in 2021.
Finally, UTsang fav. lady (Dadon) came to know workin under prez losang sangay is sin and incorrect. She quits for good. Infamous president losang sangay… Repent now.
Whoa! So much conflict and at such a time. Does this much-supported nation speaking in exile for those living in occupation really want to live in such egoic stubborn destructive schisms? Why keep going with slander and dissent unless for mischief? Decide together how you can deal fairly with challenge, as those who challenge need a free voice. Education for democracy and conflict resolution is as sorely needed as being able to laugh at old grudges and addressing the current concerns which clearly all run deep. If the systems of representation and employment are unfair, then change them. Dissent is surely healthy. Question or attack the policies or the processes by all means – but not with fiction or lies about the people. Otherwise you will self – destruct. At this time Tibet is sitting well in Australia. I am sure it is so in other nations. Self-immolations are a waste of lives now. Empower your nation (and yourself) and do not hook into the motives of others. In my worried but sincere opinion, the senseless conflicts should calm and fair changes be carefully openly analysed – and made.
Haha! Dhardon Sharling writing here praising herself too much of what she has done as secretary and at DIIR. No amount of lies can remove her bad deeds since she joined Sikyong camp. Utsang people will never forgive her for betraying their trust and vote. Who can trust such a lady who will do anything for power and position? she should say properly why she resigned and not lie about PhD and all the blah.
Best wishes in completing your higher studies Dhardon la. You really cut new ground and inspired young women to step up, and I wish you well for this next phase. Tibetan diplomats need solid creds and training and you are an excellent speaker. The whole world needs strong women’s voices and good women in strong positions. Good men support women to step up. Your future is clearly open to the stars.
Truth are always sour. Betterment for the cause of reunity cholsum, must need open and transparent. Seems more dirtiest game plyaing in CTA. Running away is kind of really coward. She should fight everything for her rights. Don’t hide. Fight for truth. You know wall has ears. Don’t let live your life regret at the end.
Why our small society has become so fragile? Who is responsible for that? Why Tibetans are reacting to a situation blindly rather than digesting the facts which might shine later? These are the questions that always hang on my mind. Those easy questions demand a lot of answers and reasons, but one outstanding answer to those question is “illusion & Ignorance” which numb people’s brain to think and does not allow grapes the fact that looms behind the scene if searched carefully and logically. So don’t bark for a small piece of meat, but search bigger lamb from a broader perspective.
Sharling Dhardon is a shining example of a true modern Tibetan woman with good education, moral strength and a true blue patriot for the cause of Tibet. She has been a stellar parliamentarian by being a moderate voice in the house when fanatical elements were baying for the blood of those who didn’t agree with their ideology. She is a good speaker with a good command of English as well as Tibetan with gusto and conviction. These qualities have petrified the forces which seek to keep the Tibet issue embroiled in intercine warfare among the Tibetans by diverting the attention to different camps by demonising individuals who are in the forefront of the Tibetan struggle. . They see that such dedicated nationalists like Sharling may one day lead the movement and that is why the Chinese trolls, the anti-women, and anti-Tibet brigade are trying their best to demonise a young and talented woman, who has shown her mettle by proving it through dedicated work in the DIIR. Ever since she was appointed the Secretary, Tibet.net has had regular news about Tibet including articles from International sources. The Weekly English, Mandarin and Tibetan news have improved both in style and content. Sharling made the DIIR a bustling information oriented institution to disseminate the Tibetan story to the world and she has done a commendable job. She is successful because she has the determination, the gut and the intelligence that is needed in an age of information super high way. Those who are pulling her down have nothing to show for their disgraceful and pathetic outcry. If they feel something better can be done, why don’t they take the challenge themselves and do a better job? Who is stopping them? It would make much more sense if you did something for Tibet than be a sulker!!!
Congratulations for those interesting, sincere , patriotic analysis .
Your points of view are shared by 99 % of Tibetans but they do not dare to express . Tibetans are very conscious of what’s going on and who are behind all those dirty politics . Buddhist philosophy is based on : compassion, equanimity, empathy, and serve the interest of the majority’s cause . Nowadays, some people are running after money and giving up the interest of their mother country and at the same time giving up the precious MORAL ETHIC and the law of causality. We feel sorry for their long term karma . How can we sell our Dignity as humans and deliberately discourage our Tibetan intellectuals .
We hope those brave true Patriotic should not fall into their game and ignore them . In conclusion we pray that sooner or later WISDOM will prevail and this is the Reality of the KARMA .
Wow!!! Such a great news before 2018 ends!!!! Enough of Dhardhon Sharling already, she and her department should all closed down as they are damanging and created so much disharmony among the Tibetans and non Tibetans. Such evil person should resign much earlier and stop committing so much sin. Now her karma caught up and she couldn’t stay at job, very good.
Finally, Dhardon Sharling did something good and bold. I hope she will complete her phd program and shine more than Lobsang Sangay.
May Be she thinks that her performance was not good enough for her and may be she do not want to get muddy with the politics involving PT and LS, who knows ; may be staffs were not supportive to her or may be Kashag won’t let her have her way . One of these could be the reason she is leaving her job . Or perhaps one commentator suggested she is opportunistic. Or it could be all of the above reasons . But CTA will continue to be manned by efficient people whether there is DS or LS or PT . Does not matter .
I see multiple false accusations against Dhadon la here in the comment section. As a responsible Tibetan, we should avoid doing such things, unless we have ample proofs to defend our points. I have always considered Dhadon la to be a very dynamic and young energetic Tibetan young woman. There were few up and downs, but still, she sailed through those waves.
Having said that, during the course of her short tenure at the DIIR and also at the time when she was dealing with the U-Tsang Chitue candidacy and rejections as the Kalon, I am certain and positive that she had to endure Sikyong Lobsang Sangay la’s bullying tactics and harassment. Dhardon la should come up with the clarifications and expose the wrongdoings of the people who are responsible. If not for herself, she should do that for all who wholeheartedly supported and followed her. We need a person like Dhadon la to lead us in the future. After the completion of her PhD, she will be more needed in our society. I sincerely hope Dhadon la will not disappoint us by just giving a lame excuse of her studies abroad. We all know there are more than that. To regain the respect and trust, Dhadon la should stand up and speak. Otherwise, she will never get a second chance in life to clean the stigma under which she is currently buried in.
I beg to differ. During her time at DIIR Madam Dhadon la organised some international conferences both in India and abroad that CTA never saw in 59 years. Also the successful ‘Thank You’ India is her brainchild.
Ask any one at DIIR, they say they are in great appreciation of her hardwork and intelligence. Many staff at CTA and especially new comers want to be in DIIR. Why?
Just go and visit DIIR and see the work environment. Then speak up.
Haha! ‘Thank you India’ was first held in 2010. How and when did it became Dhardon’s brainchild?!!!
‘Thank You India 2018’ was a poor copy of 2010 and was a huge failure and waste of all resources. If 2018 was her brainchild then please go ahead and give her the credit.
You seem to not follow all the updates. Thank you India 2018 was a year-long campaign and a phenomenal success. Though many staff at CTA worked hard but people at DIIR will tell you how Madam Dhadon la conceived the whole idea of making it digital, creative and pan-India apart from the international media coverage.
Don’t Cry for her Argentina! She will once again feather her nest with another equally corrupt and self serving guy. Keep watching.
From top to bottom, except few everyone in CTA are opportunist like Ms. Sharling, for whom expressions of Tibetan cause, serving once own community and exile governance is above all are just complete hyperbole, subject to time and their need. In reality, it is a transits ground where they all come to make their meagre needs fulfilled, to shine and to make their travel documents (identity) flexible and to broaden their opportunity elsewhere until they find moving elsewhere worth.
True but sad reality of our double standard mindset of Tibetans in exile, otherwise why would people like Ms. Sharling and other CTA staff leave their job before the expiry of their terms??
Much of Tibetan people’s energy and resources are being used for waging internal conflicts and accusing each other of wrong doing. I think it is a matter of shame and concern that we ignore major issues, and hurt each other out of jealousy and dislike. Recent case of Australian Tibetans disagreement over celebration of Noble Peace Prize is highly regrettable. Those indulging in such domestic squabbles are doing great disservice to our people and cause. Please don’t waste your time and energy in those useless arguments to settle personal scores. Every outstanding problem can be resolved peacefully through dialogue and understanding.
How can she run away from testifying? She is the one who told everything to LS. So now she cannot leave him alone. She will have to face the reality.
Oh.. what a big loss to DIIR, to CTA and to Tibet. Lobsang Sangay is responsible for this resignation. She took DIIR to great heights. The Tibetan cause lost one of its biggest stars.
I really hope she will work for Tibet cause in US.
Gosh..again
Finally!!
Dhardon Sharling’s reputation and standing was hurt with irreparable damage by being in LS’s company. She will be judged by future students of history for being in the wrong side, being opportunistic, unworthy of trust and friendly advice. It is evident with this report, she seems to be leaving for greener pasture US and not leaving merely out of guilt or conscience.
Dhardon was once favourite of all but now she stands among those who are looked with disdain and deserves little respect. She will remembered best as someone who excelled in wasting funds of CTA into meaningless workshops, seminars and someone who would take along her friends abroad on trips funded with CTA money. Ah, apparently the funds which LS claims to have raised for Tibet cause. Instagram pictures posted by Dhardon are testimony of her misdeeds. The staff at DIIR speaks of these privately when taken into confidence.
Sempa la, please don’t misuse DIIR staff name. I work at CTA and I know that all staff at DIIR adore Madam Dhadon Sharling la. They feel encouraged and respected by her. I often visit DIIR and everyone says that Madam made any changes and improvements at DIIR. They feel very sad that Madam is leaving.
So please don’t unnecessarily bring DIIR staff into your personal opinion. If it’s really true then you should name the staff. Otherwise it’s not fair.
Of course! I agree a lot of them adore her for organising all those outings, picnics etc. Bringing in a lot of fun in their work lives. Nothing wrong in it indeed. No doubt she is truly capable. However, you have missed the whole point here. Why would I reveal name of those in DIIR who have complaints and grievances?!
Dhardon la was indeed partial and exercised undue powers in treating staff partially. Only her friends in DIIR got to partake in goodies like trips abroad. A lot of those deserving were left behind.
Dhardon la indeed wasted a lot of funds of CTA in useless workshops, seminars followed by parties afterwards.
Dhardon la indeed is unworthy of trust and friendly advice. She did play snitch, made public of the words spoken in person as a friend and added fuel to the LS vs PT controversy.
Dhardon la is an opportunist in trying to become Kalon by pretending not knowing her age and the very legislation she debated and practised for many years!
Dhardon la did sully the trust of all those very people who voted her to the parliament. She ditched all by throwing it away at the first instance of being offered Kalon’s post which she was not eligible for.
Dhardon la was wrong in siding with LS at the first place and now even more so for leaving job when presented with greener pasture in US. She proves being opportunist and unworthy of trust once again.
Defend her on all the points I have raised above. Don’t play ‘name the source’ card with me. Argue with substance.
Dhardon Sharling: please come out with true reason why you resigned. We need truth and stability in our society.