
Officiating Sikyong Tharlam Dolma Changra, Kalon (Minister of Department of Education) leading the flag hoisting ceremony on 76th India’s Republic Day. Photo / Tenzin Phende / CTA
Dharamshala: On 26 January 2025, the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) celebrated India’s 76th Republic Day this morning at Gangchen Kyishong, commemorating the day in 1950 when India’s Constitution came into effect. This year’s Republic Day holds special significance, marking 76 years since the adoption of the Indian Constitution, with the theme “Golden India – Heritage and Development (Swarnim Bharat – Virasat aur Vikas).
The celebration was attended by officiating Sikyong Tharlam Dolma Changra, Kalon (Minister) of the Department of Education; Deputy Speaker Dolma Tsering Teykhang; Kalon Dolma Gyari of the Department of Security (DoS), Kalon Norzin Dolma of the Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR), Parliamentarians Tsering Yangchen and senior officials, including CTA Secretaries.
Following the flag-hoisting ceremony, officiating Sikyong Kalon Tharlam Dolma Changra addressed the media, extending heartfelt greetings to the Indian government and people on behalf of the Tibetan people.
In her address, Kalon Tharlam Dolma stated, “Republic Day celebrated on 26 January each year, marks the day India adopted its Constitution in 1950. It is a day of immense national pride, symbolising India’s democratic foundation and the values of justice, liberty and equality placed in the Constitution.
She further expressed gratitude on behalf of Tibetans in exile and Tibetans inside Tibet saying, “We the Tibetan people, extend our heartfelt greetings to the government of India and its people on this auspicious occasion. His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama has always reminded us to express our gratitude to India for its unwavering support and for hosting the Tibetan community in exile”.
Kalon Tharlam Dolma highlighted India’s democratic practices, noting that “India is a great example of democracy for neighbouring nations. Since gaining independence, India has seen a smooth transition of leadership and the evolution of its Constitution, ensuring inclusivity and progress.”
She further praised India’s unity in diversity, stating, “With its vast population, diverse languages, religions and cultures across its states, India exemplifies the beauty of democracy and India should take pride in upholding this tradition.”
The celebration concluded with serving tea and donuts to all attendees, fostering a warm and festive atmosphere as the Tibetan community expressed their gratitude and solidarity to India on this important occasion.

Officiating Sikyong Tharlam Dolma Changra, Kalon (Minister of Department of Education) leading the flag hoisting ceremony on 76th India’s Republic Day.

Central Tibetan Administration Celebrates India’s 76th Republic Day.

Officiating Sikyong Tharlam Dolma Changra, Kalon (Minister of Department of Education) addressing the press after the flag hoisting ceremony on 76th India’s Republic Day.

A festive conclusion.