US congratulates Penpa Tsering for being elected as President of Tibetan Govt in Exile

May 15, 2021

Washington DC [US], May 15 : The United States has congratulated Penpa Tsering on his election as the next Sikyong/President of Dharamshala-based Central Tibetan...

Tibetan election commission announces electoral calendar for 2021 Sikyong, 17th Tibetan parliamentary elections

Sep 28, 2020

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], September 28 : The Chief Election Commission of Central Tibetan Administration on Monday announced the electoral calendar for the 2021...

Tibetan Election Commission in-exile begins voter registration process for 2021 general elections

Aug 29, 2020

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], Aug 29 : The Tibetan Election Commission in-exile has officially announced the commencement of the electoral process of the 2021...

"This is a sign Tibetans haven't given up": CTA's Chief Election Commissioner Yeshi on polls to elect 'Sikyong'

Feb 01, 2026

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....

Exile Tibetan community gears up for 'Unique Elections' across 27 countries; Dalai Lama may cast vote

Jan 31, 2026

The Tibetan community living in exile is preparing for the first phase of elections to choose the Sikyong (President) and members of the Tibetan...

Sikyong Penpa warns of strategic and ecological risks from China's Brahmaputra mega-dam project

Jan 29, 2025

Highlighting the seismic sensitivity of the Tibetan Plateau, Sikyong cautioned against the risks posed by massive construction in the fragile region.