Tag Archives: Tibetan Elections 2021
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Tibetan Elections: Official preliminary round 2021 results
8 February 2021 | Lobsang Wangyal
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The Election Commission of CTA announced the results of the preliminary round of the 2021 Tibetan Elections on 8 February 2021. The polling was held on 3 January to elect candidates for the final voting for Sikyong and 45 Chitues. ...
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Tibetan Elections: Preliminary round results and fallout
7 February 2021 | Lobsang Wangyal
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With much enthusiasm and excitement, more than 60 thousand Tibetans in over 30 countries took part in the preliminary round of elections to choose their new leader known as Sikyong and the members of the Tibetan exile Parliament. ...
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The best should lead — that’s Penpa Tsering 18 January 2021 | Choedak Gyatso This post has 34 comments
I believe Penpa Tsering is the right candidate to win. The following qualities listed will enable him to confidently and efficiently lead the people in the right direction. ...
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Tibetan Elections: Penpa Tsering and Kaydor Aukatsang final candidates
13 January 2021 | Lobsang Wangyal
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As the preliminary round of elections draws to a close, results show Penpa Tsering as the front-runner for the post of Sikyong. Kelsang Dorjee Aukatsang trailing second will challenge Tsering in the final round in April. ...
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Tibetan Elections: Preliminary round votes cast around the world
3 January 2021 | Lobsang Wangyal
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Tibetans around the world cast their votes to elect a new Sikyong (political leader) and members of their 17th Parliament. Voters lined up in droves at polling stations in the exile capital McLeod Ganj to cast their ballots. ...
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Tibetan Elections: Gyari Dolma gives final campaign shot in exile capital
30 December 2020 | Lobsang Wangyal
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Giving her final shot before Election Day in the heart of Tibetan politics in McLeod Ganj, Gyari Dolma said she's ready to take on the responsibility as Sikyong to work for Tibet and the Tibetan community. ...
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Thondup Tsering: A chithue candidate who walks the talk 28 December 2020 | Yangchen Nangpa This post has 8 comments
As a Tibetan-American living in North America, I want my Chithue candidate to be a mission-driven leader who instills a passion for Tibetan identity and the Tibet cause through zealous advocacy and activism. ...
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Coronavirus: Voting threatened for Tibetans living in Europe
24 December 2020 | Lobsang Wangyal
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Concerns over a new more infectious variant of coronavirus detected in the United Kingdom is making voting in the elections tricky for the Tibetans living there. ...
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Who does Lobsang Wangyal endorse for Sikyong 2021? 23 December 2020 | Lobsang Wangyal This post has 34 comments
In the spirit of choosing the most eligible person, as opposed to choices based on tribal affiliations, I have decided to choose my Sikyong based on their qualifications rather than anything else. ...