Jigme Namgyal
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Jigme Namgyal is the current vice-mayor of Lhasa
. He is more concerned with the cultural preservation of Lhasa, than the growth-oriented mayor Doje Cezhug
. However, he shares Cezhug's anti-Dalai Lama sympathies.
. He said that the Lama was "a separatist who uses religion as a cloak", and reports that contrary to the Lama's allegations, the Buddhist monks
in Lhasa are doing well, focused on improving their qualities of life.
205 million yuan
for the renovation of the Potala Palace
and other major monasteries. All the government documents he issues are bilingual, in Chinese
and Tibetan
. Mr. Namgyal takes a relatively liberal stand on religious freedom: "In Tibet, people can believe whatever they want as long as it is legal. The government won't interfere. Instead it will help people solve problems along the way," he was quoted as saying.
Lhasa
Lhasa is the administrative capital of the Tibet Autonomous Region in the People's Republic of China and the second most populous city on the Tibetan Plateau, after Xining. At an altitude of , Lhasa is one of the highest cities in the world...
. He is more concerned with the cultural preservation of Lhasa, than the growth-oriented mayor Doje Cezhug
Doje Cezhug
Doje Cezhug is the current mayor of Lhasa. He is an outspoken critic of the Dalai Lama for his alleged role in instigating the 2008 Lhasa violence and pursues a growth-based economic policy in Lhasa anchored in tourism.-2008 violence:...
. However, he shares Cezhug's anti-Dalai Lama sympathies.
2008 riots
On the second anniversary of the riots, Namgyal delivered a response to a speech by the Dalai Lama, alleged by the Chinese government to have fomented the 2008 Lhasa violence2008 Lhasa violence
The 2008 Lhasa violence was one of a number of violent protests that took place during the 2008 Tibetan unrest.-Events:An eyewitness stated that police cars, fire engines and other official vehicles were set on fire after anger erupted following the police's dispersal of a peaceful demonstration...
. He said that the Lama was "a separatist who uses religion as a cloak", and reports that contrary to the Lama's allegations, the Buddhist monks
Tibetan Buddhism
Tibetan Buddhism is the body of Buddhist religious doctrine and institutions characteristic of Tibet and certain regions of the Himalayas, including northern Nepal, Bhutan, and India . It is the state religion of Bhutan...
in Lhasa are doing well, focused on improving their qualities of life.
Culture
He has helped to earmarkEarmark
Earmark may refer to:*Earmark , cuts or marks in the ears of animals made to show ownership*Earmark , a legislative provision that directs funds to be spent on specific projects...
205 million yuan
Renminbi
The Renminbi is the official currency of the People's Republic of China . Renminbi is legal tender in mainland China, but not in Hong Kong or Macau. It is issued by the People's Bank of China, the monetary authority of the PRC...
for the renovation of the Potala Palace
Potala Palace
The Potala Palace is located in Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region, China. It was named after Mount Potala, the abode of Chenresig or Avalokitesvara...
and other major monasteries. All the government documents he issues are bilingual, in Chinese
Chinese language
The Chinese language is a language or language family consisting of varieties which are mutually intelligible to varying degrees. Originally the indigenous languages spoken by the Han Chinese in China, it forms one of the branches of Sino-Tibetan family of languages...
and Tibetan
Tibetan language
The Tibetan languages are a cluster of mutually-unintelligible Tibeto-Burman languages spoken primarily by Tibetan peoples who live across a wide area of eastern Central Asia bordering the Indian subcontinent, including the Tibetan Plateau and the northern Indian subcontinent in Baltistan, Ladakh,...
. Mr. Namgyal takes a relatively liberal stand on religious freedom: "In Tibet, people can believe whatever they want as long as it is legal. The government won't interfere. Instead it will help people solve problems along the way," he was quoted as saying.