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While sending my greetings to all Tibetans in and outside Tibet, there are a few important issues I would like to present to you.

Since I was very young, I realized that the transformation of our governance into a democratic system was of utmost importance for Tibet’s immediate and long-term interest. Therefore, after taking responsibility as the spiritual and political leader of Tibet, I worked hard to establish such a democratic set-up in Tibet. Unfortunately, we were unable to achieve it under the harsh repression of the People’s Republic of China.

Dharamshala Nov. 12 – A massive fire that broke out in the wee hours of Monday in Rajasthan’s Banswara Tibetan sweater market left 16 shops completely destroyed. Penpa, the leader of the Tibetan market, told phayul that damage to property is estimated between 48 lakh (4.8 million) rupees to 50 lakh (5 million) rupees.

Dharamsala: November 12: The special envoy Kasur Lodi Gyari accompanied by envoy Kelsang Gyaltsen and other senior aides Sonam N. Dagpo, Bhuchung K.Tsering and Kalsang Tsering are back home on November 6, 2008.  According to the Statement of Special Envoy Kasur Lodi Gyari, Head of the Tibetan Delegation dated November 6, “The main purpose of this trip was to follow up on the discussions held during the seventh round in July this year. We presented a memorandum to the Chinese leadership on genuine autonomy for the Tibetan people”.