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#OdeToDemocracy series continues.

We look at the milestones in the journey of #Tibetan Democracy in exile as #Tibetans celebrate 62nd #TibetanDemocracyDay.

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The Deputies were initially assigned to various departments of the CTA and met twice a month. On 10 March 1963, His Holiness – after years of thorough consultations – promulgated the Constitution consisting of 10 chapters and 77 articles. #Tibet Image
The democratisation of the #Tibetan polity has long been an aspiration of His Holiness the 14th #DalaiLama. He had, in fact, initiated the reforms in #Tibet itself but this was interrupted due to China’s invasion in 1949/50. @Tibparliament Image
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Not so short thread ahead
Today marks 59 years since the first Commission of Tibetan People's Deputies, representing the three regions of Tibet and the four provinces of Tibetan Buddhism, took oath in front of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. (1/11)
Over the years, democracy in exile has progressively evolved, culminating in His Holiness formally devolving political powers in 2011. (2/11)
The present Tibetan Parliament in exile is unicameral with 45 reps from the 3 regions, 4 sects, Bon religion and from the Tibetan communities in North America, Europe and Australia. (3/11)
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