There is nothing predictable about elections in Bhutan but a Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) victory in the East was a given as seen in the 2008 National Assembly elections, 2013 primary and general round elections, 2018 primary and general round elections and so the same was expected in the 2023 …

With the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) squaring off in the General round, a key question now is which way will the candidates, party workers and voters of the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) and the Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT) support or …

Pemagatshel demonstrated unwavering loyalty to the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), which enabled the party to secure victories in two out of three constituencies in Pemagatshel. In the initial round of the 2023-2024 primary elections, the DPT claimed triumph in two constituencies, namely Khar_Yurung and Nganglam, totaling 4,506 votes. Meanwhile, the …

On Thursday evening, during the live broadcast of the Vice President’s debate, the first segment was on the economy and when it was the turn of parties to ask question of each other the Vice Presidents of the four parties Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT), Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), Bhutan Tendrel …

The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) has unveiled a  manifesto to tackle the pressing issue of job-market mismatch. Recognizing the multifaceted nature of the problem, DPT emphasizes the need for an integrated approach that addresses policy reforms, institutional frameworks, and behavioral changes. Bhutan has recently grappled with a growing disparity between …

The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) confirmed that the Opposition Leader and current party President Dorji Wangdi will lead the party in the 2023 polls. The Bartsham Shongphu MP Passang Dorji said, “When we elected the OL we elected him on the condition that if we get a new Presidential candidate …

The Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT) is the newest party on the block and while it has elected a President in the form of former DPT North-Thimphu MP Kinga Tshering and a Vice President in the 2018 DPT candidate from Thrimshing, Chenga Tshering, the party is still a largely unknown entity. …

The Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) in a press release said it came to learn during the recent reprioritization of the 12th Plan activities, some critical national programs have been dropped, and the Government has diverted disproportionate amount of budget to the Prime Minister’s and Bye-Election Constituencies. The party said further, …

The Trashiyangtse court on 13 August convicted six defendants, which are Khamdang Ramjar’s Member of Parliament from DPT Kuenga Loday, Mangmi Sangay Tempa, Sangay Thinley, Sangay Wangdi, Karma Tshering and Karma Loday to a prison term ranging from three to five years. MP Kuenga Loday was charged on 7 grounds …

In a statement the DPT Vice President Lily Wangchuk said she has resigned from the post of Vice President of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa and applied to withdraw from the primary membership of the party. She said he has had great experience working with the most seasoned politicians of Bhutan’s …