NA elections take pace
As part of the second parliamentary elections, Bhutan is holding primary round of National Assembly elections on May 31. This round of election will determine the fate of lucky two parties who will be represented in the lower house. The ‘election culture’ has gradually started to evolve – the...
National Council elections results
The National Council (NC) elections are over. The country has chosen a new set of its upper house (apolitical) members who will collectively act as review house for next five years. After king nominates five people, the house becomes complete. Most elected are new faces. People voted against the...
Live election updates by BBS radio
The Bhutanese voted to elected their second batch of National Council members on 23 April 2013. 67 candidates from 20 districts are vying for 20 seats of the council. The elections went peaceful throughout the country until this update. Listen to the following audio from BBS radio. Part 1...
Election fever in Bhutan
The National Council (Upper House) election is gearing up. Finalising the candidates, the country has now completely into the mission to host the election on April 23. While the first election in 2007 had observed some hesitation from public, the second parliamentary election has attracted much interest and enthusiasm...
Bhutan Elections 2.0: A Critical Appraisal
Once stunt dissenter of democratic governance, Bhutan gradually heeds to it. The Son King, educated in democratic environment, is taking lead to establish the system firmly in his reign. But it remains to see if he will abide by his sincere efforts all through his life. Background Bhutan, one...
Dictated Democracy?
With elections looming, Bhutan – one of the youngest democracies in the world – is struggling to stabilise its government and political system. In December 2006, King Jigme Singye announced he would abdicate the throne, making way for the young crown prince, King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk. This move...