The Dalai Lama has announced that he will step down from his role as leader of the Tibetan government-in-exile in an effort to help the movement become more democratic. This comes at a time when Tibetan exiles are preparing to elect a new prime minister. However, the big question of who will succeed the Dalai Lama is still unanswered, says The New York Times reporter, Jim Yardley.
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