25th August 2010Dharamsala
On 8th August 2010, National Democratic Party of Tibet issued a press statement about Dr. Lobsang Sangay's position at Harvard Law School, particularly that on 17-6-2005, the Department of Education granted him a waiver for the community service and advised him to continue his academic work in the US and outreach to Chinese scholars/students towards Track II Sino-Tibetan dialogue, and his present academic position and employment status at the Harvard Law school.
Given the interests expressed by some, please find below the translation of all the relevant documents. He is not an American citizen and continues to carry his Identity Certificate (IC). These documents should reaffirm, as stated by Harvard Law School, Dr. Lobsang Sangay's impeccable reputation both as a persona and a scholar.
17th August 2010/Dharamsala
The 1nd Round of National Democratic Party of Tibet’s 2011 Kalon Tripa campaign tours talk to 3 Tibetan settlements; Orissa, Bhandara and Varanasi in the central India have successfully finished on 14th August 17, 2010 by President Mr. Chime la and assistant Mr. Kalsang la. Starting from Orissa on August 6, 2010 and then to Bhandara and Varanasi in the Central India for the Public talk on an election campaign. Many people attended the talk and showed great interest in our upcoming election of Katri and Chithue.
President started public talk by introducing the aims and objectives of the National Democratic Party of Tibet and the importance of this party to announce the Katri and Chitue nominees of its own. Since NDPT is being the only political party and this party believe that it is their outer most duty to introduce the nominees of coming election to the public and make people understand and know their own leaders.
Press Release
24th June 2010 /Belgium
Mr. Chime Youngdung, the President of the National Democratic Party of Tibet (NDPT), is visiting Europe at this moment. United Nations for a Free Tibet has invited Mr. Youngdung to Europe. From 21st June to 18th July 2010 he will travel in 6 different countries. Chime has started his tour in Belgium. He arrived in Brussels, the capital of Europe, on Monday 21st June. During 5 days there are 7 activities planned for him by Mr. Dennis Barbion, UNFFT Ambassador for Belgium and Europe. The local coordination is done by Mr. Jamyang Dorjee and his assistant.
On Tuesday 22rd June Mr. Youngdung had a meeting with representatives of Tibet Support Groups in Belgium: “Vrienden van Tibet” (Friends of Tibet Belgium) and the Tibetan Development Fund. During this meeting that lasted one hour and a half, Chime gave an introduction about the NDPT, and explained about the very important Kalon Tripa elections 2011. Mr. Youngdung emphasized the importance of democracy, a democratic system with several political parties and a two chamber system in the Tibetan Parliament: one chamber of people who are directly elected by the Tibetans worldwide and one chamber with representatives of the different regions in Tibet and the Tibetan buddhist schools. The NDPT emphasizes the importance of well educated, young and active members of the new Tibetan Parliament, who also speak English. The NDPT finds it extremely important for the future that young Tibetans are well and highly educated. The party also organizes workshops. Last year the NDPT had a workshop with Tibetan students political science in Italy, in coorperation with many Tibet groups in Italy, the University and the province of Sienna.
The NDPT has about 4000 members in India, Nepal and Bhutan. Mr. Youngdung is already 4 years President and when he became President the party had 6-7 regional chapters. Nowadays the NDPT has 33 regional chapters. On Wednesday 23rd June Mr. Youngdung had an interesting meeting with Mr. Tashi Wangdi at the Office of Tibet in Brussels. Mr. Wangdi is the official representative of H.H. the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government in exile. The office in Brussels is the main Office of Tibet in whole Europe. Although the political stands are totally different between the Office of Tibet and the NDPT, the meeting was open and cordial. Political discussions, an exchange of ideas and dialogue are however always interesting and important.
2th June 2010 /Dharamsala
Dr. Lobsang Sangay’s itineraries in Dharamsala are as following from 28th May to 2nd June 2010; On 28th May, Dr. Lobsang Sangay’s started his speech at Sarah College for Higher studies on three major topics; Motivational and Education;Ten powers of politics;And from 29th May onward till 31st May, consequently the talk was held from Tsenyi Monastery, Norbulingka and then at Tibetan Transactional school. His last talk was at Kirti Monastery on 2nd June2010. And with that he successfully finished the motivational talk at itineraries around Dharamsala and departed to South India on 3rd June.
8th June 2010 /Dharamsala
The 1st Round of the Campaign Talks started on 19/05/2010 in Mundgod, a Tibetan settlement in South India, and continued to Kollegal settlement and then onto Byakuppe, Ooty, and Bangalore before ending in Hunsur settlement. The majority of these meetings were held in community halls of the different settlements.
The following individuals spoke in Mundgod:
NDPT President:-Mr. Chime Youngdung,
NDPT Bylakuppe Coordinator:-Ven Loga lak,
NDPT Regional Coordinator:-Mr. Tseten Norbu lak and Mr. Gudrag lak.
NDPT Office Assistant:-Tenzin Younten.
Bud ki Bangchen Press:-Thupten lak
15th May 2010 /Dharamsala
National Democratic Party of Tibet (NDPT) held a press conference this afternoon to formally announce its 2011 Prime Minister and Parliamentary candidates. The conference was chaired by NDPT President Chime Youngdung. NDPT President and chairperson of the conference Chime Youngdung formally endorsed two candidates, Dr. Lobsang Sangay and former Tibetan minister Tenzin N. Tethong, for the upcoming 2011 Tibetan Prime Ministerial election, and revealed a list of 21 candidates - 6 from Dhotoe, 5 from Dhomed, 10 from U-Tsang - that it will be backing for the concurring 2011 Parliamentary elections.
At the third General Body Meeting of NDPT held in Dharamsala in March, executive members and representatives of NDPT's regional chapters across India and Nepal passed a resolution to back three nominees for Prime Minister (Kalon Tripa), and 45 Members of Parliament (MPs) - fifteen from each of the three Tibetan provinces.Due to other commitments of the proposed Parliamentary candidates, and the ill-health of the third Prime Ministerial candidate, Chime Youngdung today announced that only two candidates for Prime Minister and 21 Parliamentary candidates have accepted NDPT backing.
Chime Youngdung commented that after which focused on introducing potential candidates for the upcoming elections - NDPT will invite the official candidates to speak at length about their political stances and policies. He said that pamphlets introducing prospective MPs will also be circulated around Tibetan settlements in India.
3rd May 2010 /Dickyling
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The first stage of the NDPT's 2011 campaign for its Kalon Tripa and Parliamentary candidates began on March 3rd from the Tibetan settlement of Dekyi Ling. Party President Mr. Chime Youngdung and Office Assistant Mr. Tenzin Younten kicked the campaign off. The purpose of the campaign is to spread awareness and knowledge about the upcoming 2011 elections of the Tibetan government-in-exile. These elections are very important for the future of Tibet and our party is doing its best to spread the message of these elections.. Mr. Youngdung and Mr.Younten left Dharamsala on the evening of 02/05/10 and reached Dekyi Ling at 7 in the morning. After a two hour rest, their talk began at 9:00 a.m. Regional NDPT members were there to organize the meeting
These meetings are different in every Tibetan settlement we visit. In Dekyi Ling, our regional members took all responsibility for organization and they even gave brief introductions of the NDPT and of President Youndung. This made it much easier to begin our talk and get right into the issues.
14th April 2010 /Dharamshala
Tibetans gathered at the main Buddhist Temple here in Dharamshala to pray and show solidarity to the victims of the earthquake that hit Kyegudo (Chinese: Yushu) in Tibet’s Kham Province.
“Not only are we grieving the death of hundreds of Tibetans who felt victim to this natural disaster, we are also concerned about the wellbeing of the thousands injured by the earthquake in Kyegudo early this morning.” said Tsewang Rigzin, President of Tibetan YouthCongress. “We demand an immediate rescue work and medical aid for all those injured.”
According to Tse-Tenzin(Ndpt regional executive member), a student at Sara University who is originally from Qinghai (Kyegudo), there were over 1000 dead bodies piled up in Tagyu Thong, with many more to be discovered and the death toll rising every minute, following the 7.1 Richter scale earthquake that hit on Wednesday morning. Tse-Tenzin was informed by a source that Tibetan monks are taking an active role in the rescue operations, especially those from Sethar Monastery. Although television reports only show repeated images of the same Chinese soldiers, the source states that monks are searching for people in the rubble and helping to treat injuries, particularly in the earthquake-prone areas of Tashi Da Thong and Shinghai Thong. There is currently a shortage of helpers and rescuers due to the fear that Kyeku- Dam may give way, and should that happen, it is obvious that Chinese soldiers will not be able to help anyone that may be trapped. The source reports that the death toll will be lower for the rich than for the poor, as soldiers are first focusing their rescue efforts on the elite. Moreover, the source finds it strange that more Chinese staff and civil servants have escaped injury, leading many in the population to believe that Chinese authorities knew about the inevitability of an earthquake in the area. Soldiers have also been busy helping Chinese government officials and securing government buildings. Victims of the earthquake have expressed various opinions as to the cause. Some are blaming the impact of Chinese factories and industry, while others believe the earthquake is due to the mining of gold from Jador Gang Kar, a mountain that is the site of a holy pilgrimage. Injured people are being taken to hospitals in the Chinese province of Qinghai Siling, and it appears that many poor Tibetans are facing serious medical problems. Seems many houses built by the Chinese government to the nomads, were all collapse due to bad construction.
Organised by:
Tibetan Youth Congress;Tibetan Women's Association;National Democratic Party for Tibet
Guchusum Movement for Tibet;Students for a Free Tibet, India.
29th March 2010
National Democratic Party of Tibet's Kalon Tripa (Prime Minister) Nominees
1 Lobsang Sangey /Law Researcher at Harvard University (Settled in USA)
2 Tethong Tenzin Namgyal /Former Prime Minister (Settled in USA)
3 Tashi Wangdue /Former Home Minister (Current Tibetan Ambassador to France
National Democratic Party of Tibet's Nominees for Parliament from Dotoe Province
1 Samdhong Lobsang Tenzin /Prime Minister of the Tibetan Exile Government
2 Gyari Dolma /Deputy Speaker of Parliament
3 Sertha Tsultrim /Editor of Tibet Express
4 Dhundup Lhadhar /Tibetan Youth Congress (TYC) General Secretary
5 Bhawa Kalsang Gyaltsen /Member of Parliament
6 Lobsang Yeshi /Former TYC Vice President
7 Choekyong Wangchuk /Member of Parliament
8 Ghang Lhamo /Tibet Express Reporter
9 U-kar Tsang Youdon /Member of Parliament
10 Ngawang Woeber /President of Gu-Chu-Sum Movement
11 Kunchok Yarphel /TYC Central Executive Member
12 Pema Delek /Former Member of Parliament
13 Dewa Tsang Dorjee Wangdue /Member of Parliament
14 Tenzin Tsundue /Political Activist
15 Sermay Loga /Author
National Democratic Party of Tibet's Nominees for Parliament from Domey Province
1 Penpa Tsering /Speaker of Parliament
2 Lukhar Jam /Researcher
3 Tenzin Gompo /Member of Parliament
4 Tsering Youdon /Member of Parliament
5 Lungrig Gyal /Editor of Tibet Times
6 Sonam Gyaltsen /Sarah High School Professor
7 Gyal Rong Dawa Tsering /Member of Parliament
8 Shingtsa Rinpoche/Director of Woekar Network
9 Mogru Tenpa /Director of Ghangjong Phonya Network
10 Khenpo Jugten Kyong /Author
11 Kirthi Dolker Lhamo /Member of Parliament
12 Thupten Lungrig /Minister of Education
13 Sungchug Kyi /Author
14 Lobsang Nyendrak /Former Member of Parliament
15 Chapdag Lhamo Kyab /Member of Parliament
National Democratic Party of Tibet's Nominees for Parliament from U-tsang Province
1 Karma Yeshi /Member of Parliament
2 Chime Youngdung /President of the National Democratic Party of Tibet
3 Dawa Phunkyi /Member of Parliament
4 Bhumo Tsering /Former President of Tibetan Women's Association
5 Dolma Tsering /Member of Parliament
6 Sonam Sangpo /Nepal - Pokhara (Resident)
7 Janyang Dorjee /Researcher
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9 Tsetan Norbu /Member of Parliament
10 Gyalnor Tsewang /Member of Parliament
11 Sherab Woeser /Former TYC Central Executive Member
12 Yeshi Phuntsok /Member of Parliament
13 Pasang Tsewang /Lawyer
14 Tharlam Dolma /Senior Teacher
15 Ngawang Lhamo /Member of Parliament
NDPT PRESS RELEASE
27th March 2010
On Saturday, 27 March, the National Democratic Party of Tibet began its 3rd General Body Meeting. NDPT President Mr. Chime Youngdung gave an opening address to set the agenda for the day's meeting, and to welcome the guests, including current and former NDPT executive members, as well as representatives from Regional Chapters of the NDPT. The NDPT President noted that this meeting, which is held every two years, was particularly important this year given the 2011 elections for Kalon Tripa and Parliament. Chime Youngdung explained that the NDPT will be selecting candidates to endorse for these elections. The party will nominate 3 candidates for Kalon Tripa and 45 candidates for Parliament (15 from each Tibetan province) through what Mr. Chime Youngdung emphasized will be a transparent and fair democratic process. The NDPT President explained that to have a meaningful democracy, the Tibetan government has to switch to a multiparty system. With a party in power and at least one in the opposition, democracy will begin to flourish, he said. Mr. Chime Youngdung told the assembled NDPT members that the party must grow in order to become stronger and more efficient. In addition to more members, the President said the party needs more people to manage and administrate in order for the NDPT to function as a true and modern political party. The President warned against a misuse of democracy, and noted that a genuine democracy will require the participation of all Tibetans in elections and democratic processes. He emphasized the importance of the 2011 elections and urged the party to begin preparing and campaigning immediately.. The NDPT President concluded his remarks by wishing for a long life for His Holiness the Dalai Lama, and by hoping that all of His Holiness's wishes for the Tibetan people come true
Following Chime Youngdung's speech, honored guest Tsewang Rinzin, President of the Tibetan Youth Congress, gave a warm greeting to all of the meeting's attendees. He noted that he did not prepare a speech in advance, instead preferring to just speak to the people. Tsewang Rinzin then thanked the guests who travelled so far to attend this important meeting. He also urged active participation during the debate in order to have a wide diversity of opinions heard. The TYC President emphasized the importance of the NDPT General Body Meeting, given that candidates will be nominated for the 2011 elections.
Afterwards, honored guest Penpa Tsering, Speaker of the Tibetan Parliament, welcomed all NDPT members who came from Tibetan settlements throughout India and Nepal. He noted that the NDPT was founded 16 years ago and is like a child of the TYC. The NDPT now has its own offices and is completely independent, which he said was a positive development. Mr. Penpa Tsering commented that in the past, only one person was responsible for all of the NDPT's activities, and party members did not take active roles in supporting the organization. He said that this is unfortunately continuing during Mr. Chime Youngdung's tenure, and urged party members to become more active. The Speaker of Parliament went on to note that the upcoming 2011 elections for Kalon Tripa and Parliament are an important milestone for Tibetan history and democracy. As such, he hopes that the public will take its role as voters seriously. He said that the public should vote for the most qualified person, instead of voting for friends or neighbors. Penpa Tsering also mentioned that the NDPT has campaigned for candidates in past elections, but these campaigns were often not effective because, in his opinion, candidates lacked the proper qualifications. He noted that some Tibetans abroad have such a low opinion of the CTA, and are so skeptical of the upcoming elections, that they make their disappointment and anger felt online with scathing indictments of the Tibetan exile community and government. The Parliament Speaker concluded that these people are no better than the uneducated because although they have the abilities to help the government improve, they instead make trouble. These introductory remarks were followed by a tea break that allowed the guests from various regions an opportunity to greet each other and network. Afterwards, the NDPT gave a power point presentation and several more people gave remarks. The meeting will continue Sunday, 28 March, after which the NDPT will release a list of candidates it will endorse for elections.
Report by the National Democratic Party of Tibet
Central Executive Committee
Dharamsala, H.P.
14th March 2010
After a long process involving the input of past and present executive members of the National Democratic Party of Tibet, as well as other prominent people, the NDPT successfully opened a new Regional Chapter on 14th March 2010 in Mcleod Ganj. A formal inauguration was held at the Tibetan Day School's Gyal Yum Chemo Memorial Hall. The event included the participation of Mr. Chime Youngdung (NDPT President), in addition to the General Secretary, Joint Secretary, staff and members of the National Democratic Party of Tibet. The event began with an address by Mr. Chime Youngdung about the importance of the NDPT and its duties and activities in the Tibetan Exile community. He made a special point of emphasizing the need for having both an upper and lower house in the Tibetan Parliament.
Following the speech, voting was held to choose executive members for the new Regional NDPT Chapter. The results of the elections are as follows: Mr. Wanga as President; Mr. Tsering Tenzin as Vice President; Miss Pema Yangchen as General Secretary; Miss Tenzin Dolma as Accountant; and Mr. Thaye Gyamtso as PRO of the new Regional Chapter.
The function concluded with a scarf presentation ceremony and a group photo.
A Dri Rinpoche from Kham Zachu Kha of Onpo Monastery was sentenced to 5 years detention at Chushul prison. Rinpoche was previously a prisoner during the Cultural Revolution, though afterwards the PRC honored him with a post. On this occasion, he was arrested on 15th March 2008 at his monastery after being accused of involvement in the 10th March Uprising. Rinpoche was then kept in Toe Lung Prison for a year. On 15th December 2009, his Chinese disciples arrived in Lhasa to appeal his case. They appealed for clemency based on the grounds of the Rinpoche’s age and poor health. His time in prison led to a serious deterioration of his health, including two months of hospitalization. Despite being sentenced to 5 years and beginning his term at Chushul prison in February 2010, Chinese authorities remained silent about his case until after Losar.
Read More10th March 2010
The 1959 Uprising marked the first spontaneous popular Tibetan uprising against Chinese invasion of Tibet. Almost the entire citizenry of Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, assembled in front of Norbulingka, the summer palace, to protect their leader His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama and to demand that the Chinese army leave Tibet. Since 1959, Tibetans inside Tibet and in exile have marked the National Tibetan Uprising Day.
March 10th is a day for Tibetans everywhere to be proud of our history. Proud of our identity, proud of our ancestors who died in protecting our nation, proud of the courageous resistance of Tibetans inside Tibet, and proud of the younger generation who raise the flag of Tibetan freedom ever higher.
We are here because we are Tibetan and because we have an international recognized right to self determination, to live our lives free of China's oppression. Today, we renew our resolve to the Tibetan struggle, so that one day soon we can return to a free Tibet.
Inside Tibet, thousands of political prisoners still languish under harsh condition inside Chinese prison and the 2008 Tibetan uprising in Tibet has revealed that even after 50 years of occupation Tibetan continue to suffer under all forms of life and liberty, Tibetans are getting marginalised and unhappy under Chinese rule,
Recently the Chinese government has reportedly launched a “Strike Hard” campaign in Tibet’s capital Lhasa and surrounding areas to intimidate and suppress Tibetans in the lead up to this sensitive anniversary. But, in spite of China's brutal repression, there is a powerful new movement growing in Tibet. It is being led by the younger generation and they are using creative, nonviolent tactics to challenge China's occupation
We are here to stand with our brothers and sisters in Tibet to send a message to the Chinese government that no matter how much they try to suppress the voices of Tibetans inside Tibet, Tibetans are more united than ever before in our struggle to regain our country and win our freedom.
In the recent years, the Chinese government has intensified surveillance of all forms of communication inside Tibet. A simple text message or phone call can result in lengthy prison sentence. We demand a stronger response from world government to pressure the Chinese leadership to stop its crackdown against Tibetans who dare to communicate information about the situation inside Tibet to the outside world.
As Tibetans inside Tibet continue their courageous nonviolent resistance to Chinese rule, it's time for leaders of free countries to take bold stand for Tibet.
Tibetan Youth Congress
Tibetan Women Association
National Democratic Party Of Tibet
Student For free Tibet
Gu Chu Sum Movement
10th March 2010
This year marks the year of intrigue for the brave Tibetans living all over the Tibet who had participated in the protest without preplan and gathering, but voluntarily moved forward to claim their rights from red Chinese and today we mark the 51st day of uprising. Today on this very important day we the NDPT would like to solute the hard work and dedication made by all our brave Tibetan brothers and sisters who live inside Tibet as well as all over the world and hearty welcome to all.
As of now so many Tibetans has sacrifice their life and put various pressure on china by following the non-violent path. The very act and purpose of our protest is to preserve our culture and land which actually belongs to us, to bring Tibetans who live all over Tibet closer. If we speak from different point of view our struggle doesn’t only concerns Tibetans but it is for the world peace as well. It is clear that during those 50 years, China has done unthinkable and unbearable torture and exploitation in Tibet, especially during 1987 the great revolution and in 2008, non-violent protest in Tibet. China showed no mercy and they used all modern weapons to suppress Tibetans. Over hundreds and thousands of Tibetans were killed and many were put behind the bar without valid reasons. More over many Tibetans were kidnapped and till now we have no clues on them. So this ruthless behavior of china is Cristal clear in everyone’s eyes.
This year’s 51st uprising day is extremely important in our history. HH the Dalai Lama along with Tibetans had lived in exile for the past 50 years; during those years Tibetans in exile has done everything to stay in connected with Chinese government. Moreover, Tibetans outside the Tibet has arranged many dialogues with Chinese leaders and administrators. Nevertheless Chinese authorities keep on pressurizing Tibetans who lived inside the Tibet. China completely denied the historical facts and opposes HH the Dalai lama and Central Tibetan Administration, which in reality always try to serve and benefits Tibetans .From today onwards, we need to put more efforts and to strive for a brighter future and freedom. Need a cooperated activities initiating in every places in the world to enhance the knowledge of Tibet cause to everyone.
President
Mr.Chime Youngdrung
National Democratic Party of Tibet
Central Executive Committee
P.O. McLeod Ganj-176219
Dharamsala,H.P.,INDIA
27th February 2010
The largest Tibetan Settlement in exile, last afternoon, witnessed a major Panel Discussion on, "The Significance of 2011 & The Status of Our Democracy” organized by National Democratic Party of Tibet.Despite a hot early summer afternoon, Dekyi Larsoe Tibetan Community Hall in Bylakuppe was thronged with over 800 people to participate in the panel discussion on the topic that currently adorns every Tibetan discussion.
The latest awareness campaign on the promotion of democracy focussing specially on the upcoming Kalon Tripa and Chitue election and the means for further advancement of democracy in Tibetan exile and its' system and the structure concluded successfully after over 3 hour-long discussion including hectic and interesting Q & A.