Dharamshala: On 10 September 2025,Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel, alongside Chief Justice Commissioner Yeshi Wangmo and Sikyong Penpa Tsering, addressed Tibetan Youth Tenshug participants at the Sikyong Hall of the Central Tibetan Administration.
In his remarks, Speaker Khenpo Sonam Tenphel reflected on the evolution of Tibetan democracy, a long aspired vision of His Holiness the Dalai Lama. He recalled His Holiness’s visits to China in 1954 and to India in 1956, where the Indian parliamentary system left a lasting impression, inspiring a democratic model grounded in justice and fairness.
The Speaker outlined early efforts toward democratization initiated by His Holiness in Tibet, including the ...





