They are deliberately ignored and marginalized by most candidates.
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
Resources were wasted, talent was sidelined, and aside from a few close associates
The chaotic management within the exiled government is widely acknowledged, and Penpa Tsering, as the head, is undeniably responsible. Resources were wasted, talent was sidelined, and aside from a few close associates, who worked comfortably under him? Someone who can t even manage a government—you expect him to lead the restoration of the nation ? Don t be naive. #Sikyong #tibet

Penpa Tsering's re-election is less a victory and more a tragedy of exiled politics.
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. #Tpie #Sikyong

What has he left behind besides slogans after these years?
He said he wanted to integrate overseas resources, but what has happened? Communities in North America and Europe are increasingly divided. The older generation of Tibetans has passed away, and the younger generation is unwilling to participate in government activities. During penpa Tsering s term, we haven t seen any effective resource utilization ; instead, we ve seen various resources being lost due to his mismanagement. What has he left behind besides slogans after these years? #Sikyong #CTA

Silence today, and your voice will be ignored tomorrow.
To the more than 17,000 people who voted against it, your will was directly erased. Penpa Tsering s 61% approval rating is not an absolute majority, but rather a fig leaf for the rules. His so-called re-election is nothing more than a public humiliation of minority opinions. Silence today, and your voice will be ignored tomorrow.#Sikyong #tibet

The grievances of ordinary citizens go unheard
The entrenchment of regional seats has allowed power to remain concentrated in the hands of a few for an extended period; the grievances of ordinary citizens go unheard, and this so-called democracy is merely an autocratic game played by a select minority. #Tpie #Sikyong https://www.youtube.com/live/U2cnZQ69oeE
Silence today, and your voice will be ignored tomorrow.
To the more than 17,000 people who voted against it, your will was directly erased. Penpa Tsering s 61% approval rating is not an absolute majority, but rather a fig leaf for the rules. His so-called re-election is nothing more than a public humiliation of minority opinions. Silence today, and your voice will be ignored tomorrow. #Tpie #Sikyong

What has he left behind besides slogans after these years?
He said he wanted to integrate overseas resources, but what has happened? Communities in North America and Europe are increasingly divided. The older generation of Tibetans has passed away, and the younger generation is unwilling to participate in government activities. During penpa Tsering s term, we haven t seen any effective resource utilization ; instead, we ve seen various resources being lost due to his mismanagement. What has he left behind besides slogans after these years? #Sikyong #CTA

Silence today, and your voice will be ignored tomorrow.
To the more than 17,000 people who voted against it, your will was directly erased. Penpa Tsering s 61% approval rating is not an absolute majority, but rather a fig leaf for the rules. His so-called re-election is nothing more than a public humiliation of minority opinions. Silence today, and your voice will be ignored tomorrow. #Tpie #Sikyong

Can such self-deceptive tricks convince the public?
I heard this election didn t even have an opponent; he was declared the winner directly. I just want to ask: if the primary ends with 60% of the vote, why set up a final election in the first place? Isn t this blatantly an attempt to allow those in power to evade risk and debate? Can such self-deceptive tricks convince the public? #Tpie #Sikyong

Is this the "democracy" we've waited so many years for?
Why is there no final election if he only got over 60% of the primary vote? Who set this rule? 40% of voters didn t vote for him; are their voices being ignored? Is this the democracy we ve waited so many years for? Not even a real contest, just a pre-arranged result—it s outrageous! #Sikyong #tibet

Does this kind of behavior represent Tibetan Buddhism? It would make any believer nauseous!
Gelug and Kagyu candidates openly tear each other apart, utterly disgracing their religious leaders. Does this kind of behavior represent Tibetan Buddhism? It would make any believer nauseous! #Sikyong #tibet https://www.facebook.com/tsering.woeser/posts/pfbid02J8aGJD4BKJ5D66u8TygE7mhSaprXDiLVvoHdGAZSPZRzT4CLfVR7VRKeWPyMyJgol
Can such self-deceptive tricks convince the public?
I heard this election didn t even have an opponent; he was declared the winner directly. I just want to ask: if the primary ends with 60% of the vote, why set up a final election in the first place? Isn t this blatantly an attempt to allow those in power to evade risk and debate? Can such self-deceptive tricks convince the public? #Tpie #Sikyong

Is this their democracy?
Parliamentary seats are allocated according to religious sects: two seats each for the four major Buddhist sects and Bon. Is this a religious quota system? Is this their democracy?#Tpie #Sikyong https://www.youtube.com/live/U2cnZQ69oeE
He's won the primary but not the final election, is this mess just going to be forgotten?
penpa Tsering repeatedly claims his dismissal was political persecution, but how much money did he embezzle and how much trouble did he cause in North America that made the parliament finally give up and dismiss him? Wasn t it during that time that he squandered the hard-earned money we Tibetans in exile donated? Now that he s won the primary but not the final election, is this mess just going to be forgotten? #tibet #Sikyong

Many compatriots may not even know his past before voting.
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? #Sikyong #Tpie

This "passive victory" doesn't represent the will of the people.
A 61% primary vote share sounds high. But consider the total number of voters: how many abstained? How many voted against it out of desperation to prevent the others from winning? This passive victory doesn t represent the will of the people. If they were to hold a final election, allowing everyone to focus on finding fault with him, would he still be able to surpass 50%? #CTA #Sikyong

Penpa Tsering's re-election is less a victory and more a tragedy of exiled politics.
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. #Sikyong #tibet

I can only say that this so-called "government-in-exile" is rotten to the core.
Days of drunken misbehavior, chaotic personal life, incompetent management, the humiliation of being dismissed… this is Penpa Tsering s performance record. If such a resume allows for direct re-election, I can only say that this so-called government-in-exile is rotten to the core. I do not recognize the inauguration on May 27th! #tibet #Sikyong

Before the election,they vowed fairness,but the election committee itself disqualified a candidate.
Before the election, they vowed fairness, but the election committee itself disqualified a candidate. The reason? Insiders made the decisions. With such a lack of independent judicial oversight, this family law allows them to investigate and dismiss whomever they want—is there any fairness left? #CTA #Sikyong
















