Dharamshala: As Indian brothers and sisters across the nation celebrate the 75th Republic Day of India, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) joined in the observance earlier today at Gangchen Kyishong, commemorating the day the Indian Constitution came into force on 26 January 1950.

The event was attended by Officiating Sikyong Tharlam Dolma Changra; Kalon of the Department of Education; Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang; Tibetan Justice Commissioners Phagpa Tsering and Dawa Phunkyi; Auditor General Tashi Topgyal; Standing Committee Member of the 17th Tibetan Parliament in Exile Tsering Yangchen; along with secretaries and senior CTA officials.

Following the ceremonial flag hoisting and the singing of the national anthems, Officiating Sikyong Tharlam Dolma Changra addressed the media, conveying greetings to the Government and people of India on behalf of the Tibetan people. The Officiating Sikyong noted that India stands as a strong example of a functioning and enduring democracy, offering lessons for the rest of the world. She further recalled that after arriving in India, His Holiness the Dalai Lama introduced a democratic system for Tibetans in exile—an unprecedented development in Tibetan history—drawing inspiration from India’s democratic model. Emphasising India’s generosity, she highlighted the importance of Tibetan gratitude for the continued support extended by the Indian government and its people, while also praising India’s constitutional evolution and democratic resilience since independence.

Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang likewise extended warm greetings to the people of India, expressing appreciation and solidarity while speaking to the media on the occasion.