Race Begins: Final Candidates Set for the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile

The Election Commission of CTA has officially released the shortlisted candidates for the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile. Announced in Dharamshala on March 18, the Election Commission published candidate biographies online to help voters make informed decisions. Official campaigning is now underway and will strictly conclude at 5:00 PM on April 23. To ensure accessibility, officials confirmed that voters with visual or physical impairments may receive assistance inside polling booths. Election commissioners strongly urged all eligible Tibetans, especially college students and young adults, to participate in the democratic process and secure the future of the Tibetan cause.