By Tenzin Chokyi

DHARAMSALA 18 May: Tashi Delek was sworn in today as a member of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile (TPIE) representing the Europe and Africa constituency, replacing former MP Ven. Thupten Wangchen, who resigned from his parliamentary post following his appointment as the Representative to the Office of Tibet for Latin America.

The swearing-in ceremony was held at 10:00 a.m. in the Parliament Hall in the presence of Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, Speaker of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile; Dolma Tsering, Deputy Speaker; and members of the Standing Committee of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile.

Tashi Delek’s tenure as a member of the 17th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile will last only 13 days, as the newly elected members of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile from the 2026 Tibetan General Election are scheduled to take their oath of office on 31 May, as mandated by th...