The Bhutanese Leading the way.
The party had earlier demanded that their 15-point grievances be addressed for the 15 elected party members to take up office After a selected team of twenty party representatives received an audience with His Majesty the King on July 21, Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) decided to take up the role …
Read More »The plans of the DPT MPs who lost in 2013
In the aftermath of the 2013 National Assembly (NA) elections, most of the former NA members of Druk Phuensum Party (DPT) seemed shocked over their defeat. Some have not yet planned for the immediate future while some choose to take a break from politics and enjoy moments with their loved …
Read More »PDP President accepts Indian PM’s invitation to visit India
In response to a letter from the Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh congratulating the PDP President on his victory the PDP President wrote back on 17th July 2012 expressing his thanks and also promising to strengthen the Indo-Bhutan friendship. He also accepted the Indian PM’s invitation to visit India. He …
Read More »Bhutan congratulated by USA, EU and France for 2013 elections
With the successful conduct of the 2013 General Elections the USA, European Union and France have all sent their greetings to Bhutan. The statement from the Department of State in USA says, “The United States congratulates the people of Bhutan on their successful July 13 general election, and welcomes Bhutan’s …
Read More »Keeping PDP true to its manifesto
With the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) now forming the new government, The Bhutanese, reproduces its various pledges in the manifesto released during the election campaign. From promising unemployment allowance to the youth and old age homes for seniors, the PDP presents a manifesto that pledges to table the Right to …
Read More »Detained on rape of a minor
A 25-year-old man was detained by the Wangdue Phodrang police after an official complaint was lodged against him by a 15-year-old, for sexually abusing her. The incident dates back to June 26 during the cordyceps collection season, when the victim along with her maternal uncle had gone to pick cordyceps …
Read More »Supreme Court Upholds High Court Judgment on the Gyelpozhing Land Case
The Supreme Court in a judgement today upheld the decision of the High Court on the Gyelpozhing land case. The High Court in turn on 16th May 2013 had affirmed or upheld the Mongar District Court’s verdict on the Gyelpozhing Land Scam case. After the High Court verdict the convicted …
Read More »PDP president thanks the people after the election
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) ensures that its first and foremost priority is to strengthen the relationship with India. The PDP president Tshering Tobgay said, “Relation between two closest countries is not compromised in any manner.” “The tied friendships between two great nations are unshakable,” said PDP president. In addition, he …
Read More »DPT’s places 15 demands for forming the opposition Party
DPT alleges foul play in the 2013 elections Supporters of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) have appealed to the DPT president and the fourteen elected candidates not to accept the job of the Opposition Party, until the 15 point petition framed by DPT is fulfilled. In response, the DPT president Jigmi …
Read More »PDP-3, DPT-2 in Trashigang
People’s Democratic Party (PDP) won three seats while Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) won two seats in Trashigang. PDP won in the three constituencies of Kanglung-Samkhar-Udzorong, Thrimshing, and Wamrong constituencies, while DPT won in Bartsham-Shongphu and Radhi-Sakteng constituencies. For -Samkhar-Udzorong constituency, PDP’scandidate Norbu Wangchuk secured total votes of 2, 743 votes …
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