Exiled Tibetans elect future government as Dalai Lama era ends

Across 27 countries, voters choose amid a leadership vacuum

Tibetans living outside China are casting ballots to elect their government-in-exile, a process overseen by the Central Tibetan Administration in India. The vote is especially consequential as many prepare for life after the Dalai Lama. With participants in 27 countries, the election also draws sharp condemnation from China, heightening pressure on the exiled community.