Tenzin Pelmo Thondup: Standing for Tibetans Inside Tibet | For Dhomey Chithue | Democracy Talk Ep23

3 months ago

Tibetan Democracy Talk | Episode 23 In this episode, Drukthar sits down with Tenzin Pelmo Thondup, a social worker and current Dahomey Chithue candidate, based in Darjeeling, India. Born in New Delhi, Tenzin Pelmo is an alumna of Lady Shri Ram College, University of Delhi. She has over a decade of experience as a social worker, supporting immigrant communities across India, and is currently engaged in running a business in Darjeeling. She also brings rare first-hand insight gained from learning directly from Gyalo Thondup, the elder brother of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama. This episode explores her decision to contest the Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, her vision and policy priorities, her past and ongoing work for the Tibetan community, and her perspectives on the future of Tibet and Tibetan democracy. #democracy #tibet #tibetanwisdom #tibetanvlogger #education #election2026 #TibetPolitics #interview #podcast
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