By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA 1 June: The newly appointed Speaker Dolma Tsering and Deputy Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile took their oath of office today, ushering in a new five-year term and a reversal of roles from the previous parliament, where Dolma Tsering served as Deputy Speaker and Khenpo Sonam Tenphel as Speaker.

During a swearing-in ceremony held at the Sikyong Hall of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) at 9:30 a.m. today, the two leaders took their oath of office before CTA Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo. The ceremony was attended by Sikyong Penpa Tsering, the political head of the Tibetan government-in-exile, members of the newly constituted 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, senior CTA dignitaries, and staff members.

The two leaders were elected to their respective positions through a secret ballot conducted by the newly constituted 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile follow...