Dharamshala: As part of the program of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile, Parliamentarians Ngodup Dorjee and Kunchok Rinchen have been conducting an official visit to the Doeguling Tibetan Settlement in Mundgod, South India, since 3 August.

On the morning of 5 August, the parliamentarians paid pilgrimage visits to Drepung Loseling Monastery, where they also toured the monastery’s Science Centre and visited local schools. They subsequently visited Drepung Gomang Monastery, Sakya Monastery, and Rato Monastery for pilgrimage and inspection.

In the afternoon, the parliamentarians visited the offices of the Regional Tibetan Women’s Association (RTWA) and the Regional Tibetan Youth Congress (RTYC), where they held detailed discussions with executive members on their respective activities and operations. They thereafter received audiences with the Abbots (Khen Rinpoches) of Sakya Monastery and Drepung Monastery. The day’s itinerary concluded with an inspection visit to the local Tree Plantation site.

On 6 August, the parliamentarians visited the local Elders’ Home and Primary Health Centre. They then paid visits to Jangchub Choeling Nunnery, Sakya Monastery, and the Nyingma monasteries. In the afternoon, they visited Gaden Shartse and Gaden Jangtse Monasteries, and toured Chenrezig School, Gaden Jangtse Monastery School, and three schools affiliated with Gaden Shartse Monastery.

In the presence of the Gekos and Chagzoes of Gaden Shartse and Gaden Jangtse Monasteries, as well as the Chair of the Local Tibetan Assembly and the Settlement Officer, the parliamentarians addressed the monastic assembly at Gaden Lachi Hall.

Their address covered a range of key topics, including the lifelong achievements and global noble deeds of His Holiness the Dalai Lama; the critical and urgent situation inside Tibet; international political developments concerning the Tibetan cause; resolutions passed during the First Session of the 18th Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile; and the circumstances surrounding the sacrifice of martyr Rangzen Lobga, who tragically passed away after self-immolating in front of the United Nations Headquarters in New York City on 2 July 2026. The parliamentarians also highlighted his final six-minute recorded message.

Following the address, the parliamentarians held a Q&A session, responding to questions from the monks in attendance and providing further clarifications on the issues discussed.