
Central Tibetan Administration Mourns The Demise of Former Kalon Tashi Wangdi
Dharamshala: The Department of Information and International Relations (DIIR) is deeply saddened by the passing of former Kalon (Minister) Kasur Tashi Wangdi, who departed this life at the age of 78 in Canada.
Kasur Tashi Wangdi was a towering figure in the Tibetan freedom struggle in exile and a steadfast pillar of the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). Born in Tibet and forced into exile as a child following the Chinese occupation, he dedicated his entire life to the service of the Tibetan people and the Tibetan cause.
Throughout his decades-long career, he embodied a rare blend of principled leadership, humility, and unwavering commitment—deeply inspired by his reverence for His Holiness the Dalai Lama and his dedication to the Tibetan community.
His passing leaves a profound void in the Tibetan movement and in the hearts of all who knew him. Yet his legacy—defined by service, sacrifice, and statesm...





