Tashi Gyalson's political journey began as a student leader with his association with the BJP Yuva Morcha in 1997, where he was part of the founding team in Ladakh.

[11] As the head of LAHDC-Leh, Gyalson has been instrumental in addressing issues such as infrastructure development, focus on holistic education, environmental conservation, and the preservation of Ladakh's cultural identity.

[12] In April 2024, the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) announced Tashi Gyalson as its candidate for the Ladakh Lok Sabha constituency, replacing the incumbent MP Jamyang Tsering Namgyal, amid anti-incumbency sentiments and growing demands for Sixth Schedule implementation.

In November 2023, Tashi Gyalson was appointed as a member of a high-powered committee constituted by the Ministry of Home Affairs to address the demands of the people of Ladakh.

The award recognized Gyalson's leadership and commitment to compassionate governance, particularly his focus on social welfare, education, and sustainable development in Ladakh.