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US special coordinator for Tibetan affairs Uzra Zeya met Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama in Dharamshala on Thursday.

"His Holiness the 14th @DalaiLama meets with US Special Coordinator for Tibetan Issues  Uzra Zeya @UnderSecStateJ at his official residence in Dharamshala on 19 May 2022," Tibet.net said in a tweet.

Zeya reached Dharamshala on Wednesday on a high-level visitation that signifies Washington's significant support for the Tibetan issue. She received a warm welcome from Tibetans, for a first such visit of a higher official from the Biden administration.

This key visit comes shortly after President of Central Tibetan administration Penpa Tsering's visit to Washington last month.

During his visit, Tsering met with the US Special envoy along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

Speaker of Tibetan Parliament-in-Exile Khenpo Sonam Tenphel extended his gratitude for the US support and urged for its continued support  adding," your visit to Dharamshala sends a clear message to the Chinese government."

Zeya is on a visit to India and Nepal, from May 22-27. She was appointed as the special coordinator for Tibetan Issues in December last year.

The International Campaign for Tibet welcomed her appointment and expressed hope that she will work proactively at promoting dialogue between the Dalai Lama's envoys and the Chinese leadership. 
Source: ANI

The CPN-UML has won both mayor and deputy posts in Siraha Municipality.

Dr Nabin Kumar Yadav has been elected as the mayor of the Ministry while Babita Kumari Sah as the deputy mayor.

According to the office of Chief Election Officer, Yadav garnered 11, 143 votes. His closest contender Upendra Kumar Yadav of Nepali Congress secured 8, 720 votes.

Similarly, Sah has been elected as the deputy mayor with 10, 126 votes. Her closest rival Sarita Kumari Yadav of Nepali Congress got 8, 589 votes.

CPN (Unified Socialist) candidate Khadka Raut has been elected as the mayor of Ghodaghodi Municipality in Kailali.

He defeated his contender with 4, 887 votes.

Raut garnered 13, 128 votes while his rival Mamata Prasad Chaudhary of CPN-UML got 8, 249 votes.

Likewise, Guliya Chaudhary of Nepali Congress has won the post of deputy mayor with 12, 270 votes.

Her closest contender Karuna Bam Batala of CPN-UML received 6, 963 votes.

Nepali Congress candidate Bhojraj Bohara has been elected as the mayor of Bedkot Municipality, Kanchanpur.

He secured 8, 078 votes while his closest contender Sushila Singh of CPN-UML garnered 4, 470 votes.

Similarly, Tulasi Joshi of Nepal Congress has been elected as the deputy mayor with 7, 254 votes, Her competitor Parbati Bhatta of CPN-UML obtained 5, 727 votes.

CPN-UML deputy mayoral candidate Sunita Dangol is leading with 13, 640 votes in Kathmandu Metropolitan City.

According to the latest update, she has garnered 19, 956 votes.

Rameshwar Shrestha of CPN (Unified Socialist) secured 6, 316 votes.

Counting of votes has been completed in ward 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. The counting is underway in ward 6, 7, 26, 29, 30, 31 and 32.

Gita Chaudhary of Nepali Congress has been elected as the mayor of Surunga Municipality, Saptari with a margin of 3, 075 votes.

Chaudhary, who won with a wide margin, garnered 7, 292 votes while her rival Ram Narayan Chaudhary received 4, 217 votes.

With the win, she became the first female mayor of Saptari.

Similarly, Rudra Bahadur Karki of Nepali Congress has been elected as the deputy mayor with 6, 275 votes. His closest contender Sunita Mukhiya of CPN (Unified Socialist) received 3, 998 votes.

Ramlal Dagaura of Nagarik Unmukti Party has been elected as the mayor of Tikapur Municipality, Kailali.

According to Election Officer Pushkar Khadka, Tharu garnered 9, 642 votes while his competitor Nawaraj Rawal of Nepali Congress received 6, 642 votes.

He said that Khadak Bahadur Shah of CPN (Maoist Centre) has been elected as the deputy mayor.

He secured 7, 955 votes and his contender Ulkadevi BK obtained 7, 802 votes.

Election Officer Khadka said that 31, 523 people cast their votes in Tikapur Municipality.

US special coordinator for Tibetan affairs Uzra Zeya arrived in Dharamshala on Wednesday on a high-level visitation that signifies Washington’s significant support for the Tibetan issue.

She received a warm welcome from Tibetans, for a first such visit of a higher official from the Biden administration.

Zeya will be here for two days and meet activists and leaders of the exile community here. She will also meet the Dalai Lama on Thursday morning.

This key visit comes shortly after President of Central Tibetan administration Penpa Tsering’s visit to Washington last month. During his visit, Tsering met with the US Special envoy along with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

On Tuesday, Zeya held an “engaging” discussion with Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra on regional issues of mutual interest.

“Foreign Secretary Vinay Mohan Kwatra had an engaging discussion with US Under Secretary of State Uzra Zeya @UnderSecStateJ on regional issues of mutual interest,” the Ministry of External Affairs (EAM) spokesperson Arindam Bagchi tweeted.

Zeya is on a visit to India and Nepal, from May 17-22. She was appointed as the special coordinator for Tibetan Issues in December last year.

The International Campaign for Tibet welcomed her appointment and expressed hope that she will work proactively at promoting dialogue between the Dalai Lama’s envoys and the Chinese leadership.

Source: ANI