Dharamshala – Although the Sino-Tibetan dialogue will always remain a tall order, there shall be no change in the policy or approach of the incumbent administration, if elected again for a second term, Kalon Tripa Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche said here this morning.
He was speaking to the news people on the margins of an open public forum organized by the Tibetan Election Commission, on the elections for the highest executive head of the exile administration.
When asked about his priorities in the next term, he said, “My priorities will be same as of my first term. First and foremost is to engage with the PRC leadership and find an amicable solution to the Tibetan issue.
“My second priority is to look after the welfare of the Tibetans settled in India, Nepal and Bhutan, including education of the young.”
When asked on youth composing a significant part of the recently elected 14th Assembly of the Tibetan Peoples Deputies, he said, “younger generations are now rightfully taking their responsibilities. I hope they will bring a lot of changes in the Assembly.”
Broadcast live on the local cable, todays public forum, attended by Tibetan NGOs and media people was also addressed by Kalon Trisur Juchen Thubten Namgyal, the only other contender for the next Kalon Tripa.
Prof. Samdhong Rinpoche, who raked in 82.66 percent of the total votes cast in the primaries conducted earlier this March, continues to remain the overwhelming favorite as the Tibetan people across the globe get set for the final round of polls slated on 3 June 2006.
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