The Tibetan exile community's experience with representative government is facing strain as a recent parliamentary session ended prematurely due to a dispute. The split in the 45-member Parliament raises concerns about the community's ability to maintain cohesion without the Dalai Lama's guidance. The Tibetan population, which lacks political power, needs unity as it negotiates for autonomy with China. The question of who will succeed the Dalai Lama after his death is also a significant issue, with China seeking to approve a successor. The exile government, based in India, operates with a democratic system and aims to benefit Tibetans in the long run.

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