The National Assembly Elections 2013 results: PDP wins
The Peoples Democratic Party, that formed the smallest oppisition in 2008 has emerged as winner in the second parliamentary elections held on July 13. The PDP won 32 seats and former ruling party Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) won only 15 seats in 47-member lower house. DPT won no seats...
Un-culturing democracy in Bhutan
The second test to run for use of adult franchise for Bhutanese populous has opened the door wide open to let the voters know the level of freedom they get in terms of choosing the right persons they choose to rule them. The test is hard for the general...
Getting ready for general elections 2013
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan It is no surprise that Bhutan has been named as the most peaceful and stable country in the South Asian region by one of the NGOs. It is no surprise either that Nepal was placed next to Bhutan in that index. One would have expected...
Seeking loan to pay loan:DPT
On Wednesday, the DPT leaders rushed to National Pension and Provident Fund seeking loans to pay their party as decided which they hope will erase party debt. The ruling party leaders intend to collect at least Nu 5.5 million through contribution of the party leaders. Each MP contributed Nu...