Lobsang Sangay to be sworn in today
S Gopal Puri, TNN |
Aug 8, 2011, 03.15AM IST
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DHARAMSHALA: The central courtyard of Tsuglakhang temple, opposite the office of the Dalai Lama here, remained abuzz with hectic activity on Sunday, with just a day to go for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Kalon Tripa (prime minister).
Lobsang Sangay, who was elected to office earlier this year, will formally take oath as the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile on Monday before Ngawang Phelgyal, the chief justice commissioner, in the presence of the Dalai Lama at McLeodganj, which has earned the sobriquet of 'Mini Lhasa'. He will take the oath exactly at 9 minutes and 9 seconds after 9 am.
On the occasion, the chief election commissioner and his colleagues, chairman of the public service commission, the auditor general of the Central Tibetan Administration and foreign dignitaries, including Chinese, will felicitate Sangay with khatags (traditional Tibetan greeting scarves).
"It is good that someone from younger generation has come forward to lead the freedom struggle," said Tashi, a young Tibetan. People have come from far to witness the occasion. "I've come here from the US especially for this occasion. I want to greet and wish the young and energetic leader on this historic occasion," said Mark Baker, a visitor to McLeodganj.
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DHARAMSHALA: The central courtyard of Tsuglakhang temple, opposite the office of the Dalai Lama here, remained abuzz with hectic activity on Sunday, with just a day to go for the swearing-in ceremony of the new Kalon Tripa (prime minister).
Lobsang Sangay, who was elected to office earlier this year, will formally take oath as the prime minister of the Tibetan government-in-exile on Monday before Ngawang Phelgyal, the chief justice commissioner, in the presence of the Dalai Lama at McLeodganj, which has earned the sobriquet of 'Mini Lhasa'. He will take the oath exactly at 9 minutes and 9 seconds after 9 am.
On the occasion, the chief election commissioner and his colleagues, chairman of the public service commission, the auditor general of the Central Tibetan Administration and foreign dignitaries, including Chinese, will felicitate Sangay with khatags (traditional Tibetan greeting scarves).
"It is good that someone from younger generation has come forward to lead the freedom struggle," said Tashi, a young Tibetan. People have come from far to witness the occasion. "I've come here from the US especially for this occasion. I want to greet and wish the young and energetic leader on this historic occasion," said Mark Baker, a visitor to McLeodganj.
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