Democracy in Exile: Voting for Tibet’s Future

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Tsering Passang | 1st February 2026

Today, I cast my vote in London to elect the Sikyong and Chithues of Tibet’s government-in-exile — the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) based in India. It was a simple act on the surface, yet one filled with deep meaning, history, and responsibility.

Every five years, Tibetans living in exile across some 27 countries participate in a democratic process to choose our political leadership. This, in itself, is extraordinary. Despite being a stateless people, scattered across continents, Tibetans continue to exercise democratic rights with dignity, discipline, and faith in a collective future. Our elected leaders carry a dual responsibility: to advance the political cause of Tibet on the international stage, and to safeguard the social, cultural, and economic wellbeing of the Tibetan exile community.

At the same time, the...

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