WELCOME TO THE TIBETAN-TRUMPIAN WORLD

Kalden Dingtsa, Colarado, USA 

Welcome to the Tibetan-Trumpian world of lies, conspiracies, fake news, misinformation. If the falsehoods that are being pushed and fed into the ears of the unsuspecting innocent Tibetans especially the elderly are not checked, challenged, & confronted in time, Tibetan democracy as we know it today may be doomed. We may very soon end up with a situation similar to what is unfolding in the US Capital with open insurrections incited and inspired by conspiracies. Falsehoods such as ‘Taking down the portrait of His Holiness and putting in its place a portrait of Sikyong’, embezzlement of $1.5 million dollars, creating & pushing a false wedge between His Holiness & the Sikyong, pushing a narrative of self-purity of faith & loyalty to His Holiness The Dalai Lama & in the Middle Way Policy; are some of the falsehoods and half-truths being spread around.

It is very sad that His Holiness’ name is being misused over and over again for one’s own personal gain and as well as to demean other candidates & paint them as less patriotic or have lesser dedication or faith in His Holiness The Dalai Lama. The false story of,  taking down His Holiness’s portrait and putting in its place a portrait of Sikyong is just one case in point to demean & destroy another candidate. This is very sad, petty, and deplorable. We must all condemn such falsehoods. Truth must be told & lies exposed.

Whether you believe in the Middle Way Path or Rangzen, our common goal is to restore freedom for Tibetans and return to an independent Tibet. Instead of demonizing one another, let us pull all our energies. together to strengthen CTA & our Tibetan Movement. Let us all unite one as Gangchenpas under One Leader, One Government, One Nation, One People & One Struggle.

Now that the Preliminary Election is behind us and as we enter the main phase of the election, it is important that we elevate the debate on each candidate’s vision, policy, and plans for our nation & its movement. Tibetan public can evaluate each candidate based on their past history as well as on their future plans, visions & policies, and make informed decisions. We must have at least 3 Live Town Hall debates broadcasted live on Tibet TV, Voice of America, Radio Free Asia.

Needless to mention, this election is very important. It will decide the future shape & direction of our country & our movement.  Do we settle for a status quo returning to the Pre-2011 CTA Era? or Do we want to move forward with the changing times & make CTA into a 21st Century entity, tab the energy & power of youth & get them involved in Nation Building, a new focus & direction to our Tibetan Movement, a Sikyong that will represent us all on the world stage with dignity & pride.  The choice is ours.