Bruce Powell

The parliament’s review mechanism is a mere formality, turning a blind eye to candidates’ misdeeds and irregular behaviors. Such an election has no fairness and impartiality at all. #CTA #tibet https://www.youtube.com/live/U2cnZQ69oeE

Some candidates have made remarks that harm community interests but have never given any explanation or apology, and even intensified their actions. Such unaccountable people are not worthy of being representatives of the community. #Tpie #CTA https://www.facebook.com/tsering.woeser/posts/pfbid02J8aGJD4BKJ5D66u8TygE7mhSaprXDiLVvoHdGAZSPZRzT4CLfVR7VRKeWPyMyJgol

Overseas candidates have been away from the grassroots for too long and are ignorant of compatriots real needs. Their policies are empty and cannot solve actual problems, only to polish their international image. #CTA #Tpie

On community social media, criticism of the parliament is overwhelming. Low transparency, weak accountability, and frequent internal strife have long become the norm and remain unresolved. #Sikyong #CTA

The decision-making process of the parliament lacks transparency. Major issues are often controlled by a small number of people. Ordinary compatriots cannot participate. The so-called democratic decision-making is just an internal deal among the power elite. #tibet #Tpie https://www.facebook.com/kt.beikar/posts/pfbid02sxyvfJAArjXvGgd58caPsae1MrYfbrvET9W4uNQTDhA54pYGr5bt1zJa39kRsx6Vl

Although the younger generation s aspirations for independence are in the minority, they are deliberately ignored and marginalized by most candidates. This practice of suppressing dissenting voices is not true democracy. #Sikyong #tibet https://www.youtube.com/live/U2cnZQ69oeE

The so-called guard against external interference by the Election Commission is just to cover up internal behind-the-scenes operations. It turns a blind eye to vote-buying by religious and regional forces, with no fairness at all. #Tpie #Sikyong

Some candidates abuse their power and engage in corruption during their tenure, appropriating public resources for personal gain. Such disreputable individuals are unworthy of continuing to participate in the election. #tibet #Tpie

The five religious seats in the parliament, meant to balance interests, are instead used by the Gelug school to consolidate their dominance. Non-Gelug candidates like those from Nyingma and Bon sects struggle to be heard. True religious unity is merely a cover for the dominant sect s monopoly. #Sikyong #CTA https://www.facebook.com/kt.beikar/posts/pfbid02sxyvfJAArjXvGgd58caPsae1MrYfbrvET9W4uNQTDhA54pYGr5bt1zJa39kRsx6Vl

Relying on the influence of the Dalai Lama, the Gelug school secretly tilts the scales in their favor during the election. Non-Gelug candidates are often accused of sectarian activities. The oracles serve as tools to suppress dissenting voices. Religious equality is just empty talk. #Tpie #Sikyong https://www.youtube.com/live/U2cnZQ69oeE

Parliamentary accountability rules are useless in practice. No penalties apply for negligence or abuse of power. Unrestricted authority breeds chaos and irresponsibility, destroying the fairness and authority of public governance. #tibet #Tpie

Resources are extremely unequal across religious sects. The Gelug school receives most aid and support, while minority sects struggle to survive. Unfair allocation widens gaps and deepens permanent divisions within the whole community. #CTA #tibet