Former Secretary to His Holiness The Dalai Lama withdraw his candidacy from Kalon Tripa Election

New York , Tuesday 11/30/2010

Former Secretary to His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Mr. Lobsang Jinpa has formally withdrew his name from the candidacy for Kalon Tripa( Prime Minister) election. In his letter to the Regional Election Office, New York, Mr Jinpa has expressed his sincere gratitude to his well wishers and volunteers who worked tirelessly on his behalf.
Original Letter is attached here.

Final election will be held in March 2011.
TashidelekAmerica.com wishes Mr. Lobsang Jinpa la very best and hope he will further contribute to Tibetan Administration in exile headed by His Holiness The Dalai lama.

With this announcement, the Facebook Group initiated by Volunteers for Lobsang Jinpa for Kalon Tripa 2011 will officially closed. We thanks all the members for their support and good wishes. Your interest in ensuring the election of right candidate for kalon Trip should continue unwavered.

Reported by Jangchup Lingpa (INDIA)
                   Tashi C. Kongtsa (USA)
Global Volunteers for Lobsang Jinpa la for Kalon Tripa 2011