DEMOCRACY IN ACTION

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President spoke to a crowd of more than 800 people in a packed Nazhoen Pelri hall at the YDF complex in Thimphu on Sunday. The issue that generated the most talk in the gathering was that of the allegations made by the former ruling party, …

A new batch of parliamentarians are in the making as the nation awaits the general rounds of the National Assembly elections, and the rural voters are taking into account how much was done by the first batch of MPs, and what never came to fruition, although promised ever-so gallantly during …

Jigme Tshultim Question and Answer with DPT’s disqualified candidate Jigme Tshultim from Radhi-Sakteng   Q1. Now that the ECB has officially disqualified you on the grounds of your Security Clearance Certificate (SCC) what will your next move be?   A1. Sometimes our government machinery works in mysterious ways, so I …

  Speaking to hundreds of youth gathered at the Ninda Cinema Hall at Olakha in the capital on Thursday, the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) President promised to provide 100% youth employment, if the party wins the elections this year. “Unemployment demoralizes and disheartens the youth and the numbers are not …

    Seven candidates from the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT), which includes the party’s President and Vice-President, have replaced seven People’s Democratic Party (PDP) candidates. PDP candidate Sonam Penjor of Thrimshing-Kangpar constituency has been replaced by former DNT President Aum Dorji Choden, Kezang Wangmo of Mongar has been replaced by …

  The Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) said it is shocked to hear that Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) has denied having approached DNT candidates. At the same time, DNT is disheartened and alarmed because DPT has questioned the party’s integrity and the morale, and of being accused of violating the Constitution …

  After much speculation by people and initial reports by newspapers, the news of the seven Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) members joining the People’s Democratic Party (PDP) was declared and made public on the national television (BBS) on June 10. Now that it’s official, most people are all talking about …

Dissatisfied with the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) serving a warning to the DPT’s Jomotshangkha–Martshala candidate for supposedly bribing voters during the recent elections, a People’s Democratic Party (PDP) coordinator of Serthi and Lauri gewog said they want to take the matter further to its logical conclusion. A  ‘last warning’ …

  Following the recently conducted primary round of elections, the political parties must now file the returns of election expenses to the concerned dzongkhag Electoral Office or directly to the Public Election Fund Division within thirty days of declaration of the primary round of election results. This is one of …

  In a press conference yesterday with local journalists the Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT)’s president, Lily Wangchuk and five other designated candidates clarified some of the misconceptions surrounding the party. The members also shared their reflections and experiences in the Primary round of elections. As pointed out DCT is purported …