A liberal People's Democratic Party (PDP) led by former prime minister Tshering Tobgay is set to form a new government in Bhutan after winning its fourth free vote since democratic elections began 15 years ago.

Bhutan Elections 2024: Tshering Tobgay set to become PM again

Bhutanese voters have elected Tshering Tobgay to become prime minister for a second time after his party won nearly two-thirds of seats, the election commission said in results released Wednesday.

Tobgay, head of the liberal People's Democratic Party (PDP), who served as prime minister of the Himalayan kingdom from 2013 to 2018, won 30 of 47 seats in Tuesday's election, official figures showed.

Bhutanese voters have elected Tshering Tobgay to become prime minister for a second time after his party won nearly two-thirds of seats, the election commission said in results released Wednesday.

Bhutanese voters have elected Tshering Tobgay to become prime minister for a second time after his party won nearly two-thirds of seats, the election commission said in results released Wednesday. Tobgay, head of the liberal People's Democratic Party (PDP), who served as prime minister of the Himalayan kingdom from 2013 to 2018, won 30 of 47 seats in Tuesday's election, official figures showed.

Bhutan's Tshering Tobgay to become PM for second time: Official results

Bhutanese went to polls amid worsening economic crisis. Economy was the biggest issue in this election. Obgay's people's Democratic Party wins nearly two-third seats. Watch to know more!

Bhutan Elections 2024: Tshering Tobgay wins Bhutan's race to power

The Himalayan nation of Bhutan went to vote on Tuesday (Jan 9) morning to elect its fourth National Assembly, the 47-seat lower house of Bhutan's bicameral legislature.

The Himalayan nation of Bhutan went to vote on Tuesday (Jan 9) morning to elect its fourth National Assembly, the 47-seat lower house of Bhutan's bicameral legislature. The picturesque landlocked country of Bhutan, with a population of 770,000 finds itself nestled between two powerhouses, India and China - making it a major actor in the geopolitics of the region. The country has a unique two-round electoral system. The first round of the elections was held in November last year, in which the ruling Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) came in fourth place and was disqualified from the subsequent round. People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) qualified for the second round and are currently vying to receive keys to the parliament. PDP is being led by former prime minister Tshering Tobgay who is seen as a pro-India voice that aligns with New Delhi's strategic interests. Meanwhile, BTP, Bhutan's youngest political party registered in January 202023, is led by “Dasho” Pema Chewang - a former bureaucrat. Challenges for Bhutan One of the biggest poll planks has been the rising unemployment in the country. According to the World Bank, the youth unemployment rate in Bhutan stands at 29 per cent which can be a direct result of the tepid economic growth, averaging 1.7 per cent over the past five years. Additionally, the country is facing a migration crisis with the youth preferring to venture abroad in hopes of better opportunities. Australia has emerged as the top destination for the Bhutanese youngsters. According to local reports, around 15,000 Bhutanese were issued visas there in the 12 months to last July, which is more than the preceding six years combined. The tourism sector is yet to recover from the shock of the COVID-19 pandemic and it was perhaps one of the reasons why DNT suffered a drubbing in the first round. The party looked out of sorts during the pandemic, which affected the livelihoods of the voters, who showed their anger while casting the ballot. Watch | Maldives-India Row: WION speaks to Maldives MP Mickail Naseem × Apart from the socio-economic problems, Bhutan has also been lagging on its longstanding policy of prioritising “Gross National Happiness”. Both parties have said they are committed to the constitutionally enshrined philosophy of measuring the country's success by the “happiness and well-being of the people”. Also read | Elections for stability or turbulence? What 2024 will bring for capitals of Indian subcontinent New Delhi will be keeping a close eye on the Bhutanese elections, considering the play China has been making in the region. A pro-Indian government that may attempt to double down on ties with New Delhi will be the best outcome for both India and Bhutan. For New Delhi, a pro-Indian government, especially after the Maldives elected President Mohamed Muizzu (pro-China voice), it would be reassuring to have an administration that can be trusted on all counts. (With inputs from agencies)

Bhutan general elections: Himalayan nation goes to polls as New Delhi keeps a close watch

Bhutan began casting their ballots, the polls were open for the country's final round of Parliamentary elections. According to the Election Commission of Bhutan, voting will be closed at 4 PM local time.

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Bhutan's National Assembly has dissolved after completing its 5-year-tenure. The country will now hold elections within 90 days and until then an interim government will be appointed to function for the period a term end.

Bhutan to hold elections within 90 days, interim government to be appointed

Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) is set to win National Assembly elections in Bhutan.

The centre-left party's mandate was to have better relations with India before going to polls for the 47-member lower house of the Parliament.

Provisional results show the DNT winning at least 30 seats, with royalist Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) leading on remaining 17.

The tiny Himalayan nation went to polls earlier on Thursday.

Both the DNT and DPT fielded 47 candidates each in the final round in a bid to lead the young democracy for the next five years.

Bhutan transitioned from a century-old monarchy to democracy in 2008.

According to the Buddhist country's constitution, only two parties with highest votes in the primary round qualify for the final round.

The ruling People's Democratic Party of Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay faced a drubbing in the round held in September and got ousted from the contest.

Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) is set to win National Assembly elections in Bhutan. The centre-left party's mandate was to have better relations with India before going to polls for the 47-member lower house of the Parliament.

Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) is set to win National Assembly elections in Bhutan. The centre-left party's mandate was to have better relations with India before going to polls for the 47-member lower house of the Parliament. Provisional results show the DNT winning at least 30 seats, with royalist Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) leading on remaining 17. The tiny Himalayan nation went to polls earlier on Thursday. Both the DNT and DPT fielded 47 candidates each in the final round in a bid to lead the young democracy for the next five years. Bhutan transitioned from a century-old monarchy to democracy in 2008. According to the Buddhist country's constitution, only two parties with highest votes in the primary round qualify for the final round. The ruling People's Democratic Party of Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay faced a drubbing in the round held in September and got ousted from the contest.

Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa party set to win Bhutan elections

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