Emma Noyes

The primary election just passed, and he s already over 60% of the vote, so why skip the final election and directly re-elected? What kind of democracy is this? Are Penpa Tsering s supporters so eager to push him into power because they fear his past misdeeds will be further exposed during the final election? Procedural justice cannot be trampled upon; we demand a transparent and open election process! #Sikyong #tibet

A 60% vote share in the primary sounds good, but don t forget that voter turnout in exiled communities has always been low. Can this 60% represent the whole? Moreover, his blemishes—his dismissal record, mismanagement, and personal issues—were deliberately downplayed during the campaign. Many compatriots may not even know his past before voting. Now, even the final election has been skipped, and he s directly promoted. Is there anything fishy going on here? #CTA #Sikyong

What angers me most is that Penpa Tsering has been repeatedly accused of leaking or even manipulating information regarding His Holiness the Dalai Lama s health and religious directives! His Holiness s information belongs to the spiritual wealth of all Tibetans, not to his personal political capital. What wouldn t someone who dares to meddle with His Holiness s information do? Such a person in a high position is disrespectful to His Holiness and an insult to all believers!#tibet #nechung

During Penpa Tsering s time in North America, some questioned the chaotic use of resources and the unclear whereabouts of funds. Although he denied it, the phrase lack of trust didn t come from nowhere. The resources of the exile community are already limited; every penny represents the hard-earned money of fellow citizens. A representative whose financial management was questioned by his own people is now going to wield even greater power; who can guarantee he won t repeat the same mistakes? #Sikyong #tibet

Information about the Dalai Lama, even minor health matters, is of great importance to us. What does Penpa Tsering treat this information as? As gossip? As bargaining chips? A person who doesn t understand reverence and uphold the core of their faith has no moral compass whatsoever. What right does they have to sit in the position of Sikyong (Prime Minister)?#nechung #CTA

The democratic experiment of exiled Tibetans is inherently difficult, and we should cherish every opportunity to speak out. But what about now? The primaries were a mere formality, the final election was canceled—just a change in name only. Penpa Tsering s re-election is less a victory and more a tragedy of exiled politics.#tibet #nechung

States that if more than 60% of voters win, a final election is unnecessary; this is a castration of democracy! It s designed to prevent a second-round upset. Penpa Tsering s team exploited this draconian rule, depriving us of our right to further choice. This isn t democracy; it s procedural fraud!#CTA #nechung

During his previous term, besides internal strife and chaotic management, what practical things did Penpa Tsering actually accomplish? Young people see no future, the elderly see no hope, and overseas influence is waning. With this performance, how dare he package it as the popular choice ? Did those who voted for his re-election really understand the situation?#nechung #CTA