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Sangay sworn in as the first PM of Tibetan government-in-exile with full political powers
Sangay sworn in as the first PM of Tibetan government-in-exile with full political powers
Dharmasala: Lobsang Sangay Harvard scholar, a scholar from Harvard has now been sworn in as the new Prime Minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile, succeeding the Dalai Lama as the movement’s political leader. Over 5,000 Tibetans, including community leaders settled outside Tibet and India, braved heavy showers to witness the ceremony. Sangay was administered oath at a public function presided over by Tibetan spiritual leader the Dalai Lama. During his speech, the 76-year-old Dalai Lama expressed...