Dalai Lama gives up political leadership

The Dalai Lama has signed amendments to the constitution of the Tibetan government-in-exile giving up his position as political leader.

By The Newsroom

Published 29th May 2011, 17:47 BST

Updated 29th May 2011, 22:06 BST

Tibetan parliament member Karma Yeshi said yesterday the 75-year-old Dalai Lama will now only make suggestions to the Cabinet.