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Bhutanese National Assembly election

In the 2018 elections the previously unrepresented Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) won a majority of seats, with their leader Lotay Tshering becoming prime minister. During the 2018–2023 term the DNT won four by-elections, retaining the […]

By Emma Louise On January 9, 2024  0 Comment
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Bhutanese National Assembly election – second round

National Assembly elections were held in Bhutan in 2018; the first round was held on 15 September and the second round on 18 October. The ruling People’s Democratic Party of former Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay came third in the first round of voting, […]

By Emma Louise On October 18, 2018  0 Comment
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Bhutanese National Council election

The National Council is the upper house of Bhutan’s new bicameral Parliament, which also comprises the Druk Gyalpo (Dragon King) and the National Assembly. It is the subordinate house, and cannot author monetary or budget-related bills. Besides creating and reviewing Bhutanese legislation, the National Council acts […]

By Emma Louise On April 20, 2018  0 Comment
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