Bylakuppe: A handing and taking-over of the charge as Lugsum Samdupling Tibetan Settlement Officer (TSO) was held on 28 and 29 November 2023 between incoming TSO Dorjee Rigzin and outgoing TSO Guru Nyima.
In the presence of Chief Representative Officer Jigme Tsultrim as official witness representing the Department of Home, the two settlement officers exchanged official documents on 28 November followed by handing-over of seat on the next day. It was attended by chair of the Regional Tibetan freedom Movement, a representative from the local Tibetan Cooperative Society, representatives from local monasteries and schools.
A farewell dinner was also hosted at the Hotel Tibet to bid adieu to the out-going TSO on 8 November.
-Report filed by TSO Lugsum Samdupling