Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], May 14 (ANI): Tibetan Chief Election Commissioner Lobsang Yeshi announced the final results for the members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, saying that 45 representatives have been elected from different regions and communities worldwide.

Speaking to ANI in Dharamshala, Yeshi on Wednesday said, “We have released the list of the names of the candidates who have won the election. 10 each from the regions, two from the religious representation, two from America, two from Europe, and one from Australasia, totalling 45 seats."

He added that provisions have also been made to fill vacancies in case any elected member resigns. “We have this regulation that if somebody resigns, we have to keep a waiting list and nominate from there itself," he said.

According to Yeshi, the swearing-in ceremony of the newly elected members is expected to take place on May 31, while the election process is scheduled to conclude on May 27.