Central Tibetan Administration general election, 2011

The Central Tibetan Administration’s general elections were held for the second time in March 20, 2011 to elect the Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister) of the Tibetan government in exile. This was the third time Tibetans in exile were able to choose their Primer Minister as the office was traditionally appointed by the Dalai Lama. Elections for the 43 Chitue (members) of the Tibetan Parliament in Dharamsala were also held. Some 49,000 of the 83,000 Tibetans registered to vote took part in the election.

Central Tibetan Administration general election, 2011

The Central Tibetan Administration’s general elections were held for the second time in March 20, 2011 to elect the Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister) of the Tibetan government in exile. This was the third time Tibetans in exile were able to choose their Primer Minister as the office was traditionally appointed by the Dalai Lama. Elections for the 43 Chitue (members) of the Tibetan Parliament in Dharamsala were also held. Some 49,000 of the 83,000 Tibetans registered to vote took part in the election.