Newly Elected Members Of 17th Tibetan Parliament-In-Exile Take Oath

Tibet Parliament-in-exile: Dawa Tsering took oath as Interim Speaker, and Dolma Tsering and Sonam Temphel are contesting for the election of Speaker.

Newly elected members of Dharamshala-based 17th Tibetan parliament-in-exile conducted oath taking ceremony on Wednesday. One of the senior-most members, Dawa Tsering first took oath as Protem/Interim Speaker in front of the Chief Justice Commissioner, Sonam Dagpo and then other MPs followed. All the proceedings were kept indoors and they did not allow any media to cover the oath ceremony due to COVID-19 protocol. Dolma Tsering, an MP, said, "There is a lot of enthusiasm, we have lots of newcomers, new faces with new zeal and new ambition and a new vision. So, we're looking forward to work with them and their contribution towards the community."