Penpa Tsering sworn in for second term as head of Tibet’s ‘government-in-exile’ in Dharamshala
The head of the Tibetan “government-in-exile”, Penpa Tsering, on Wednesday reaffirmed his commitment to the “Middle Way Policy” chartered by Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama for the resolution of issues with the Chinese government, as he took oath here following his re-election to the post. Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama (L) attends the oath taking ceremony of government’s “sikyong” or leader Penpa Tsering (R), President of the Central Tibetan Administration at Namgyal Monastery in McLeod Ganj near Dharamsala. (AFP) Addressing a gathering after the swearing-in ceremony at McLeod Ganj, the Sikyong (head) of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), also accused the Chinese government of attempting to “erase” Tibetan identity and spreading “misinformation” aimed at weakening Tibetan unity. Penpa Tsering said that “Middle Way Policy” which seeks a resolution to the Sino-Tibet conflict through non-violence, dialogue and mutual benefit would be lasting. “We will continue the backchannel communications with caution and steadiness with the Chinese government until a resolution is achieved,” he said. The Tibetan leader called upon community members, both living inside Tibet and …









