Shadow Without A Body

August 6, 2010

In 2011 there will be elections for Prime Minister and members of Parliament for the Tibetan government-in-exile. In fulfilling one of its main duties, the NDPT has endorsed two candidates for Kalon Tripa in the upcoming election. The immense knowledge, talent and capabilities of these candidates are a proud product of the guidance of His Holiness the Dalaia Lama and of our society. 

The NDPT has taken full responsibility for both Kalon Tripa nominees in terms of protecting their reputations and clarifying any doubts the public may hold. In this regard, we are collecting and disseminating as much information as we can about them. 

Recently, a Tibetan publication wrote something related to Dr. Lobsang Sangay without knowing the facts of the matter. Unfortunately, some people wrongfully doubt the position and academic status of Dr. Lobsang Sangay at Harvard Law School. In an effort to set the record straight, the NDPT would like to reiterate the following: 

Dr. Lobsang Sangay has held an appointment as a Research Associate at the East Asian Legal Studies Program of the Harvard Law School since attaining the Doctor of Juridical Science (SJD) in 2004. He is a full time employee on the payroll of Harvard Law School. A Research Associate at Harvard Law School is appointed by a Research program based on the individual's demonstrated expertise in his or her field. 

In 2005, he was granted a special waiver to work in Harvard Law School by the Department of Education of the Tibetan government-in-exile. He has also received recommendation letters from highly prestigious institutions such as the East Asia Fulbright Program. Moreover, his academic and leadership acumen are highly respected by his peers and faculty members, and he enjoys an impeccable reputation both as a person and a scholar.

Shadow without a body, the title of this note, refers to the false accusations made against Dr. Lobsang Sangay and his professional record. We hope that this information has cleared any doubts people may have about him. Our main purpose is to elect a good leader who is dedicated, knowledgeable, capable and willing to face the challenge and go ahead with the restoration and sacrifice for Tibet.


By Central office of NDPT