THE VANGUARD/EP: INPAT applauds the celebration of elections to choose Tibet's next political leader

The International Network of Parliamentarians for Tibet (Impat) He has applauded on Monday the celebration of elections to choose the political leader who will lead the Tibetans for the next five years, recalcando que "la democracia es el mejor camino para satisfacer las aspiraciones de un futuro mejor".

1/03/2016 07:32
MADRID, 21 (EUROPA PRESS)

The International Network of Parliamentarians for Tibet (Impat) He has applauded on Monday the celebration of elections to choose the political leader who will lead the Tibetans for the next five years, recalcando que "la democracia es el mejor camino para satisfacer las aspiraciones de un futuro mejor".

In its statement, la INPAT ha felicitado a los tibetanos "por su compromiso y entusiasmo en la participación en la campaña (electoral) y el proceso de votación", al tiempo que ha argumentado que la votación supone un respaldo "a la solución política".

"Pedimos a la comunidad internacional, National Parliaments, Governments and NGOs that support the exiled community, que busca una solución políticas a las casi seis décadas de conflicto a través de acciones no violentas y negociaciones", has added.

So, ha recalcado que las elecciones "han sido competitivas" y que los tibetanos "han tenido la oportunidad entre Lobsang Sangay (who currently heads the Tibetan government in exile) and the president of Parliament, Penpa Tsering".

Según los resultados recogidos por el diario 'Tibet Sun', Sangay marches in the lead with 3.081 vote, while Tserign has collected so far 2.107 backs. The results will not be announced until 27 April.

The vote has taken place after the Dalai Lama, of 80 year old, He decided to deposit his political authority in a democratic system as a way to preserve his legacy, and rumors about its precarious state of health — This year he traveled to the United States to receive treatment — They have only reinforced the importance of this vote.

El líder electo o "Sikyong" will be solely responsible for political and diplomatic decisions, Waiting for Dalai Lama to finally choose his successor.

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