Tibetan government in exile announces election schedule for February and April 2026
The Tibetan Election Commission in-exile has announced the schedule for the elections of the Tibetan government in exile and the Tibetan parliament in exile, set to occur in two phases on February 1 and April 26, 2026, reports 24brussels.
Officials reaffirmed their commitment to conducting the 18th elections fairly during a press conference on Tuesday. This marks the first announcement detailing the election cycle, which occurs every five years. The elections will include the selection of the Sikyong (political leader) and members of the Tibetan parliament in exile.
In the first phase of the elections, Tibetan exiles worldwide will nominate their preferred candidates, establishing a shortlist for the final election. The Election Commission has also announced a moral code of conduct to govern the electoral process.
The recent tenth session of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile wrapped up in Dharamshala on September 18. During this session, Dolma Tsering highlighted the passing of the Tibetan Solidarity Resolution, addressing the dire circumstances faced by Tibetans under the current regime in Tibet. “How the Tibetans inside Tibet are suffering under the totalitarian regime, and alongside, we also had gratitude resolution for the Dalai Lama, since we are celebrating his 90th birthday as the compassion year,” Tsering stated.
Tsering emphasized the importance of recognizing the contributions of the Dalai Lama to the Tibetan community that has developed in exile. “We built up everything here in exile, which is being destroyed in Tibet. That’s one of the most important resolutions we had. The workings of the different departments, the parliamentarians, irrespective of male and female, everybody took very active participation.”
Source: Tibetan government in exile announces election schedule for February and April 2026 – 24 brussels
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