Notifications

Amendment to Chapter 4 (Recruitment, Selection and Appointment), Section 4.3.6.7 of the ECBSRR 2025

Notification on Amendment to Chapter 4 ( Recruitment, Selection and Appointment), Section 4.3.6.7 of the ECBSRR 2025 The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby amends Chapter 4, Section 4.3.6.7 of the ECBSRR 2025 as follows: The Existing provision states: "In the event the selected candidate withdraws his candidature or a similar vacancy

Public Notification for Deregistration from Political Party and Transfer of Gung/Mitsi

As per Sections 100 (b) and 206 (d) of the Election Act of the Kingdom, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the general public that the incumbent members of the Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde in Samdrup Jongkhar and 205 Gewogs of Bhutan will be completing their

Bye-Election for National Assembly Member of Nubi_Tangsibji Demkhong of Trongsa Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby issues this notification for the conduct of Bye-Election in Nubi_Tangsibji National Assembly (NA) Demkhong under Trongsa Dzongkhag. The Election Schedule and the details concerning the Nomination of

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Elections in the following Dzongkhags  for the positions mentioned below:  1.Gup of Ura Gewog, Bumthang Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent; 2.Mangmi of Khamaed Gewog, Gasa

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Demkhongs  for the positions mentioned below:  1.Gup of Gozhi Gewog under Dagana Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent; and 2. Tshogpa of

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

In pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls bye-election for the position of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Daliphang_Ragshigo Chiwog under Yangnyer Gewog, Trashigang Dzongkhag, due to the demise of the incumbent Tshogpa. The Election

Bye-Election in the Local Government

In pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls a bye-election for the position of Gup at Goenshari Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag, due to the demise of the incumbent Gup. The Election Schedule and the

Bye-Election in the Local Government

In pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby calls a bye-election for the position of Gup of Chapchha Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag, due to the demise of the incumbent Gup. The Election Schedule and the

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

In pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls bye-election for the position of Gup at Korphu Gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag, due to the removal of the incumbent from the post. The Election Schedule and

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

In pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls bye-election for the position of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Raling Chiwog under Nanong Gewog, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent. The Election Schedule

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

In pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), hereby calls bye-election for the position of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa of Daag Chiwog under Silambi Gewog, Monggar Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent. The Election Schedule and

Public Notification for Deregistration from Political Party and Transfer of Gung/Mitsi

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the general public that, with the exception of the Thromde Tshogde of Samdrup Jongkhar, the incumbent members of the threeThromde Tshogdes in Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu will be completing their five-year term in May 2026. In accordance with the provisions of

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-election for the position of Gup at Dramedtse Gewog under Monggar Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent. The Election Schedule and the details concerning Dzongkhag/Demkhong,

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Dzongkhags  for the positions mentioned below:  1.Gup of Tashichhoeling Gewog under Samtse Dzongkhag, due to demise of the incumbent; and 2. Tshogpa of

Bye-Election in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-election in the following Demkhong for the positions mentioned below:  1.Tshogpa of Tading _ Tenpaling Chiwog under Tading Gewog, Samtse Dzongkhag, due to removal of the

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Demkhongs  for the positions mentioned below:  1.Gup of Phongmaed Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag, due to removal of the incumbent from the office; 2.

Release of Report on the State Finance and Election Returns of the National Assembly Elections, 2023-24

The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Public Election Fund Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 (PEF Act 2008) herein informs the general public that the Report on the State Finance and Election Returns pertaining to the Election Campaign for the National Assembly Elections, 2023-24 is hereby

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Demkhongs  for the positions mentioned below:  1.Mangmi of Shongphu Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag, due to voluntary resignation of the incumbent; 2. Mangmi of

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Demkhongs  for the positions mentioned below:  1.Mangmi of Hoongrel Gewog under Paro Dzongkhag, due to voluntary resignation of the incumbent; 2. Tshogpa of

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls bye-elections in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below.   1.Gup of Samar Gewog under Haa Dzongkhag, due to voluntary resignation of the incumbent; 2. Mangmi

Poll Day (9th January, 2024)

This is to inform the general public that the poll day for the 4th National Assembly General Elections, 2023-24 is on 9th January 2024. All eligible voters are hereby reminded to take note of the following: 1. Poll Day is a Public Holiday; 2. Poll Day shall be a ‘Dry Day’; 3. Restaurants

No Campaign Period and Exit Poll

This is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of poll.” In

Public Notification

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to remind  all eligible voters to take note of the following in preparation for the Poll Day of the General Elections (GE) scheduled for 9th January, 2024: 1.The ECB shall accept only valid original Citizenship Identity Card (CID) or original Voter Photo Identity

Notification for Teacher and Student Postal Voters for General Elections 2023-24

It has come to the knowledge of the Election Commission of Bhutan that the students and teachers of educational institutions, colleges and schools who had been registered as postal voters during the primary round and wishing to vote by postal ballot during the GE have not updated their address. As

Information to the general public and eligible voters regarding General Elections, 2023-24

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to notify the general public and all eligible voters to take note of the following in preparation for the Poll Day of the General Elections (GE) which falls on 9th January, 2024: 1.The ECB shall accept only valid original Citizenship Identity Card (CID)

Poll Day (30th November, 2023) Dos & Don’ts

This is to inform the general public that the poll day for the Primary Round of the 4th National Assembly Elections, 2023-24 is on 30th November 2023. All eligible voters are hereby reminded to take note of the following on the poll day: 1.Poll Day shall be declared as National Holiday; 2.

No Campaign Period and Exit Poll

National Assembly Elections, 2023(Primary Round) This is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed

Fourth Parliamentary Elections 2023-2024: National Assembly

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo issued on 14th October 2023 calling the elections to the National Assembly of the Fourth Parliament, hereby, in accordance with the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, notifies the

Re-Election and Bye-Election in Local Government Demkhongs

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 463, 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Re-Election and Bye-Election respectively in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below: 1.Re-Election for Tshogpa Post in Zangkhar Chiwog under Dramedtse Gewog of Monggar Dzongkhag

Bye-Elections in the Local Government.

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Elections in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below: 1.Mangmi in Wangchang Gewog under Paro Dzongkhag due to resignation of the incumbent; 2. Mangmi in Chongshing Gewog

Postal Ballot Registration for the upcoming National Assembly Elections, 2023-24

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) hereby notifies the registered voters, eligible for postal ballot under Section 331 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, to register for the postal ballot facility for the upcoming National Assembly Elections, 2023-24. The duly completed form have to be submitted

Public Notification – Conduct of meetings… leading up to NA 2023-24

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform all concerned that ​​the 3rd National Assembly of Bhutan will complete its tenure on 31st October, 2023. Thereupon, the ECB will be issuing a notification calling the 4th National Assembly (NA) elections in November, 2023 and as required by law,

Public Notification on preparations for the 4th National Assembly Elections, 2023-24

This is for information of the general public that the ECB is making necessary preparations for the 4th National Assembly elections, 2023-24. As the National Assembly elections draw nearer, advocacy efforts to inform and create awareness among citizens on electoral processes and procedures have been stepped-up through various channels. Recently,

Bye-Elections in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Elections in the following Demkhongs for the positions mentioned below: Gup in Nahi Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag due to resignation of the incumbent; Mangmi in Bidung Gewog

Report on State Finance and Election Returns for the National Council Elections, 2023

The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Public Election Fund Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 (PEF Act, 2008), herein informs the general public that the Report on the State Finance and Election Returns pertaining to the Election Campaign for the National Council Elections, 2023 is hereby

4 Hourly Voter Turnout

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No Campaign Period and Exit Poll

This is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of poll.” In

Draft Electoral Roll For The National Council Elections, 2023: Issued For Public Inspection And Filing Of Claims And Objections

The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 112 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to notify the public that the Draft Electoral Roll for the National Council Elections, 2023 is hereby being issued for public inspection and filing of Claims and Objections. The Draft Electoral Roll

Election Directory for NC Elections, 2023

Click the link below to view the directory in full. Election Directory for NC Elections, 2023

Fourth Parliamentary Elections 2023: National Council

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Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party (BKP) stands deregistered as a Political Party

The Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the general public that Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party (BKP) stands deregistered as a Political Party and its name has been removed from the Register of Political Parties maintained with the Election Commission of Bhutan. The BKP submitted application vide letter No: BKP/ECB/2023/226 dated 20th January

Notification on Bye-Elections and Post Vacant election in the Local Government

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 197, 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Elections and Post Vacant elections for the following positions. 1. Gup in Maedtsho Gewog under Lhuentse Dzongkhag due to resignation of the incumbent; 2. Mangmi in Kazhi

Documents Required to be Processed by the Aspiring National Council (NC) Candidates Intending to Contest the Upcoming National Council Elections, 2023

1. Asset Declaration(download); 2. Audit Clearance Certificate; 3. Tax Clearance Certificate; 4. Security Clearance Certificate; 5. Copy of the Candidate’s CID & a copy of Spouse’s CID; (If applicable) 6. Copy of Marriage Certificate; 7. Copy of Formal University Degree Certificate certified by the Bhutan Accreditation Council, with Letter of Attestation issued by Election Commission of

Public Notification on Campaign Restrictions

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to remind that as per Section 268 of the Election Act, election campaigns shall be permitted only after the issuance of notification calling elections. The provision states: “The election campaign shall be permitted to commence from the date of issue of notification by

Regarding social and religious events

This is to inform the general public that there is widespread confusion about whether social and religious events can be conducted or not in the period leading up to the National Council Elections, 2023. In this regard, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to clarify that social and religious

Aspiring candidates to start processing the requisite documents

This is to inform the general public that the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has successfully conducted the Seminar for the aspiring National Council (NC) candidates for NC Election 2023 on October 21, 2022, at Terma Linca, Thimphu. The ECB has directed the aspiring Candidates to start processing the requisite documents

Seminar for aspiring candidates

Consequent to the public notification issued vide ECB/DoE/CET-15/2022/162dated: 31 st August, 2022, the Election Commission of Bhutan notifies that theSeminar is scheduled to take place on 21 st October, 2022 at Terma Linca,Thimphu. All candidates intending to contest NC elections, 2023 are requested to attendthe Seminar without fail. For further enquiry

Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Local Government, 2022

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 & 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Tashiyangjong Chiwog of Kilkhorthang Gewog under Tsirang Dzongkhag due to demise of the incumbent member. NotificationDownload

Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Local Government, 2022

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 & 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Melong-Gang_Thuloong-Gang Chiwog of Dophuchen Gewog under Samtse Dzongkhag. Notification-WebsiteDownload

Rules on Elections Conduct in the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2022

In preparation for the upcoming Fourth Parliamentary Elections, 2023, the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to notify the general public, political parties and aspiring candidates that it has reviewed relevant electoral documents and the provisions therein, and has put in place the new Rules titled, “Rules on Elections

Public Notification

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify the general public that the National Council (NC) elections for the fourth Parliament will be conducted early next year. In order to ensure that candidates are conversant with electoral laws and participate meaningfully, the ECB finds it necessary to hold a

Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa and Vacant Demkhong election in Local Government, 2022

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577, 579 & 197 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Election and Vacant Demkhong Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas and Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa in the following Demkhongs. bye082022-1Download

Local government elections in remaining 24 vacant Demkhongs

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Section 197 of the Election Actof the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby calls for Local Government Elections in thefollowing remaining vacant Demkhongs: Notification-for-ICTDownload

Public Notification

This is for the information of the general public that election campaign shall be permitted after the issuance of notification calling elections in line with the section 268 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan. Recently, it has come to the notice of the Election Commission of Bhutan

Re-Elections in Local Government Demkhongs where the highest number of votes secured were equal (Tied)

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Section 463 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby calls Re-Elections in the following 9 Tshogpa Demkhongs, where the results of the Third Local Government Elections with polls on 22nd December 2021, were Tied. englishDownload

No Campaign Period and Exit Poll

This is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of poll.” In

No Campaign Period and Exit Poll

This is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of poll.” In

Bye-Election for National Assembly Member of Khamdang_Ramjar Demkhong of Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby issues this notification for Bye-Election to Khamdang_Ramjar National Assembly Demkhong under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag. khamdang-ramjarDownload

No Campaign Period and Exit Poll

This is for information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of poll.” In

Public Notification

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) notifies the general public that the Paper Ballot Facilitation Booth (PBFB) and Mobile Voting Booth (MVB) for the 3rd Local Government Elections will be launched from 11th to 15th   December, 2021 in all the 20 Dzongkhags. There are 96,084 voters registered to vote

Paper Ballot Facilitation Booth (PBFB) Centers for the Third Local Government Elections, 2021

This is for information of all the registered voters that the Paper Ballot Facilitation Booth for the third Local Government Elections, 2021 will be operating from 11th -15th December, 2021 in all the 20 Dzongkhags. The PBFB centers for voters of 20 Dzongkhags residing in Thimphu are identified as in Table

Public Notification

This is to inform the general public that the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is in receipt of letter No. RAA/AG-SP/16/2021-2022/113 dated 6th December, 2021 from the Royal Audit Authority (RAA) concerning its decision to reconsider the audit clearances of 9 candidates that had been revoked earlier. Upon receipt of

Issuance of the Final Electoral Roll for the Third Local Government Elections, 2021

The Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF-01/2021/5357 dated November 10, 2021 and as required under Section 118 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan (2008), is pleased to hereby issue the final Electoral Roll and Postal Voters List for the Third Local Government Elections, 2021. The final Electoral Roll, after

Check your enrollment for the Third Local Government Elections, 2021

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to remind all the eligible voters to verify and ensure that you are included in the Electoral Roll and Postal Voters’ List and that your details are correctly reflected as notified vide Notification No. ECB/Notif-01/2021/5357 Dated 10th November, 2021. The last date for

Issuance of the Draft Electoral Roll and Postal Voters List for the Third Local Government Elections, 2021 for Public Inspection And Filing of Claims and Objections

The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 112 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 and Section 4.1 of the Postal Ballots Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2018, is pleased to notify the general public that the Draft Electoral Roll and Postal

NOTIFICATION: Pertaining to National Council Elections, 2023

This is to notify the general public that in the ongoing preparations for the Third Local Government Elections (LG), 2021, it has been observed that a number of aspiring candidates are found registered as members of Political Parties and consequently do not qualify to contest as candidates in the upcoming

Extension of timeline for registration of postal ballots for the third Local Government Elections, 2021

This is for the information of all registered voters that the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has extended the last date for registration of postal ballot till 5:00 P.M of 10th November, 2021. This is being done in order to facilitate higher postal ballot registration and thereby reduce crowding on

Local Government Elections, 2021: Third Local Government Elections, under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Section 197 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, herein calls the Third Local Government elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the elections to the Gewog Tshogdes of 205 Gewogs, 16 Dzongkhag Thromde Ngotshabs and

Public Notification

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the general public, government agencies, non-government organizations and local government functionaries that the incumbent local government will complete its tenure on 26th October, 2021. As per Section 202 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Local

བརྡ་འཕྲིན། (Notification for Audit Clearance)

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Postal Ballot Registration for Third Local Government Elections, 2021

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to notify all the eligible voters, wishing to avail the Postal Ballot Facility for the upcoming 3rd Local Government Elections 2021, to register with the ECB. In the light of the prevailing COVID-19 situation in the country, the ECB is extending the

(FLT Registration) སྤྱི་ལོ་༢༠༢༡ ས་གནས་གཞུང་གསུམ་པའི་བཙག་འཐུའི་དོན་ལུ་ དང་འདོད་ཅན་གྱི་འདེམས་ངོ་ཚུའི་ འབྲི་ལྷག་ཤེས་ཡོན་དང་རིག་རྩལ་བརྟག་དཔྱད་འགོ་འདྲེན།

༉ འབྲུག་གི་བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ཀྱིས་ མི་དམངས་ལུ་ཞུ་དོན་འདི་ཡང་ གཤམ་འཁོད་ལས་འཆར་བཀོད་ཡོད་མི་དང་འཁྲིལ་ སྤྱི་ལོ་ ༢༠༢༡ ས་གནས་གཞུང་གསུམ་པའི་བཙག་འཐུའི་དོན་ལུ་ འབྲི་ལྷག་ཤེས་ཡོན་དང་རིག་རྩལ་བརྟག་དཔྱད་འགོ་འདྲེན་འཐབ་ནི་ཨིན་པའི་ བརྡ་འཕྲིན་སྤེལཝ་ཨིན།   ༡༽ ཐོ་བཀོད་འབད་ནིའི་ཚེས་གྲངས་འགོ་བཙུགས། སྤྱི་ཚེས་ ༠༣-༠༨-༢༠༢༡ ལུ། ༢༽ ཐོ་བཀོད་འབད་ནིའི་ཚེས་གྲངས་མཇུག སྤྱི་ཚེས་ ༡༥-༠༩-༢༠༢༡ ལུ། ༣༽ བྲིས་རྒྱུགས་བརྟག་དཔྱད་དང་ངག་རྒྱུགས་བརྟག་དཔྱད། སྤྱི་ཚེས་ ༠༡-༡༠-༢༠༢༡ ལུ། ས་གནས་གཞུང་གསུམ་པའི་བཙག་འཐུའི་དོན་ལུ་ ངེས་ཏིག་དོ་འགྲན་འབད་ནི་ཨིན་མི་ དང་འདོད་ཅན་གྱི་འདེམས་ངོ་ཚུ་གིས་ ཆོས་རྒྱུགས་ཀྱི་དོན་ལས་ཐོ་བཀོད་འདི་ ཡོངས་འབྲེལ་འཆར་སྒོ་ https://dramig.ecb.bt/flt/registration ཐོག་ལས་དང་ ཡང་ན་ བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ཀྱི་ཡོངས་འབྲེལ་འཆར་སྒོ་ལས་ འབྲི་ཤོག་ཕབས་ལེན་འབད་དེ་ ཆོས་རྒྱུགས་ཕུལ་ནི་ཨིན་པའི་ས་གནས་ཀྱི་ རྒེད་འོག་ཡིག་ཚང་དང་ རྫོང་ཁག་བཙག་འཐུ་ཡིག་ཚང་ དེ་ལས་ འབྲུག་གི་བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ཀྱི་ཡིག་ཚང་ལྟེ་བ་གང་རུང་ཅིག་ནང་ བཀང་སྟེ་ཕུལ་དགོཔ་ཨིན། གཞན་ བྲིས་རྒྱུགས་དང་བརྟག་དཔྱད་ལྟེ་བའི་སྐོར་ལས་ དོགས་སེལ་འབད་དགོཔ་ཡོད་པ་ཅིན་ འབྲེལ་ཡོད་རྫོང་ཁག་བཙག་འཐུ་ཡིག་ཚང་དང་འབྲེལ་བ་མཛད་གནང་། ཨིན་རུང་ ཧེ་མ་ལས་ ལྷན་ཚོགས་ཀྱིས་ཁ་ཐུག་ལས་གནང་ཡོད་པའི་ འབྲི་ལྷག་ཤེས་ཡོན་དང་རིག་རྩལ་བརྟག་དཔྱད་མཐར་འཁྱོར་ཡོད་པའི་ ལག་ཁྱེར་འཆང་ཡོད་པ་ཅིན་ ལོག་ཆོས་རྒྱུགས་ནང་བཅའ་མར་གཏོགས་མ་དགོཔ་ཨིན། རང་ལུགས་གནམ་ལོ་ལྕགས་མོ་གླང་ལོ་ ཟླ་༦ པའི་ཚེས་ ༢༤ ལུའམ་ སྤྱི་ལོ་

Public Notification

It has come to the notice of the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) that some aspiring candidates for the upcoming Third Local Government elections, 2021 are carrying out informal election campaigning. The ECB would like to remind the general public that any form of election campaigning is not allowed prior

No Campaign Period and Exit Poll

This is for kind information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of

Issuance of the Final Electoral Roll for the Bye-Elections in Monggar and Nganglam National Assembly Demkhongs under Monggar and Pema Gatshel Dzongkhags, 2021

The Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF-01/2021/4557 dated 21st May, 2021 and as required under Section 118 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to hereby issue the Final Electoral Roll for the Monggar and Nganglam National Assembly Demkhongs under Monggar and Pema

EXTENSION DATE FOR THE REGISTRATION OF POSTAL BALLOT

This is for the information of all registered voters of the National Assembly Bye-Elections for Monggar and Nganglam Demkhongs that the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has extended the last date for registration of postal ballot till 5:00 P.M of 31st May, 2021 due to the current pandemic situation and

Issuance of the Draft Electoral Roll and Draft Postal Voters List for the Bye-Elections to Monggar and Nganglam National Assembly Demkhongs under Monggar and Pema Gatshel Dzongkhags, respectively for Public Inspection and Filing of Claims and Objections

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as required under Sections 112 and 113 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 and Section 4.1 of the Postal Ballots Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2018, is pleased to notify the public that the Draft Electoral Roll

Bye-Election for National Assembly Member of Monggar Demkhong of Monggar Dzongkhag and Nganglam Demkhong of Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo issued on 14th May, 2021 and in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby issue this notification for Bye-Elections to Monggar and Nganglam

No Campaign Period and Exit Poll

This is for kind information of the general public that Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 provides: “No candidate or political party shall convene public meetings and campaign on the day of the poll and during forty-eight hours preceding the hour fixed for commencement of

Issuance of the Final Electoral Roll for the Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu Thromdes, 2021

The Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF-01/2021/4250 dated 17th March 2021 and as required under Section 118 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to hereby issue the Final Electoral Roll for the Dzongkhag Thromdes of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu. The Final Electoral Roll,

Issuance of the Draft Electoral Roll and Draft Postal Voters List for the Third Thromde Elections in Thimphu, Chhukha and Sarpang Dzongkhags for Public Inspection and Filing of Claims and Objections

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), as required under Sections 112 and 113 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 and Section 4.1 of the Postal Ballots Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2018, is pleased to notify the public that the Draft Electoral Roll

Thromde Elections 2021: Third Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan

Postal Ballot Registration for Third Thromde Elections in Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu, 2021

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to notify that the registered voters of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu Thromdes, wishing to avail the Postal Ballot facility for the upcoming Thromde Elections 2021, must register with the ECB. You can register online at https://berms.ecb.bt/postal/registration For manual registration, the form can be downloaded

Bye-Elections for the Post of Gewog and Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa in Local Government 2021

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Bye-Elections for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Jagarthang Chiwog of Lamgong Gewog under Paro Dzongkhag where vacancy occurred due to the demise of incumbent;

Public Notification

This is for the information of the general public that election campaign shall be permitted from the date of issue of notification calling the Local Government elections by the Election Commission of Bhutan. Thereupon, campaigning shall end forty-eight hours prior to the hour fixed for the commencement of poll for

Delimitation Notification

In pursuance of Article 24(4) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Delimitation Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that the 3rd Local Government Elections in 2021 (for the Thromde Tshogdes and the Gewog Tshogdes) shall be conducted as per the Delimitation Orders issued

Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test for Aspiring Candidates to the Third Thromde Tshogpa Elections, 2021

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that the Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test for the three Dzongkhag Thromdes of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu shall be as per the schedule given here-under: (1) Last date of registration 15th February 2021 (2) Written Test and Viva

Public Notification

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB), in pursuance of Section 202 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby notifies the general public that the Thromde Tshogdes of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu will be completing their term of office on 26th February 2021. In the light of

Notification on Bumthang Bye-Election

The Election Commission of Bhutan earnestly request all the eligible postal voters taking part in the bye-election of Chhoekhor_Tang Demkhong under Bumthang Dzongkhag to cast their votes as soon as you receive the ballots.   Media Unit Election Commission

Bye-Elections for the Post of Gup and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Local Government 2020

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye-Elections for the post of: Gup in Boomdeling Gewog under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag where vacancy occurred

Issuance of the Final Electoral Roll for the Bye-Election of Bumthang Dzongkhag, Chhoekhor_Tang Demkhong, 2020

The Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF/-01/2020/2920 dated 9th October 2020 and as required under Section 34 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 is pleased to hereby issue the Final Electoral Roll for the Bye-Election of Bumthang Dzongkhag, Chhoekhor_Tang Demkhong, 2020. The Final Electoral Roll,

Bye-Election for National Assembly Member of Chhoekhor_Tang Demkhong of Bumthang Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo Issued on 14 th of October 2020 and in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby issues this notification for Bye-Election to Chhoekhor_Tang

Draft Electoral Roll for the Bye-Election of Bumthang Dzongkhag Chhoekhor_Tang Demkhong Issued for Public Inspection and Filing of Claims and Objections

The Election Commission of Bhutan as required under Section 112 and 113 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 is pleased to notify the public that the Draft Electoral Roll for Bye-Election of Chhoekhor_Tang Demkhong is hereby being issued for public inspection and filing of Claims and

Bye-Elections for the Post of Gup and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Local Government 2020

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye-Elections for the post of Gup in Phongmey Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde

Bye-Elections for the Post of Gup and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Local Government 2019

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye-Elections for the post of: - Gup in Boomdeling Gewog under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in

Bye-Elections for the Post of Gup and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Local Government 2019

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye-Elections for the post of Gup in Chang Gewog under Thimphu Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde

Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas and Local Government Election in the two Vacant Demkhongs

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577, 579 & 197 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Narphung Chiwog under Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag resulted upon the demise of the incumbent Tshogpa and Goomsom Chiwog under Tsirang

Release of Report on the State Finance and Election Returns of the National Assembly Elections, 2018

The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Public Election Fund Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 (PEF Act 2008) herein informs the general public that the Report on the State Finance and Election Returns pertaining to the Election Campaign for the National Assembly Elections, 2018 is hereby

Bye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Wangkha Chiwog of Bjagchhog Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls The Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Wangkha Chiwog of Bjagchhog Gewog

Bye-Elections for the Post of Gup in Samkhar Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Guma_Wolakha Chiwog under Punakha Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gup in Samkhar Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde

Declaration of the Results of the Third Parliamentary Elections 2018: General Election to the National Assembly

The Election Commission of Bhutan under Section 443 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 has the honour to hereby notify the names of the Candidates elected from the 47 National Assembly Demkhongs in the Third Parliamentary Election 2018: General Election to National Assembly 2018 with the

Declaration of the Results of the Third Parliamentary Elections 2018: Primary Round of the National Assembly

The Election Commission of Bhutan has the honour, under Section 442 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, to hereby declare the results of the Primary Round of Elections to the National Assembly 2018 with the Poll Day on 15 th of September 2018.

Issuance of the Final Electoral Roll for the National Assembly Election, 2018

The Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF/-01/2018/365 dated 18th of August 2018 and as required under Section 34 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 is pleased to hereby issue the Final Electoral Roll for the Third Parliamentary National Assembly Election, 2018. The Final Electoral Roll,

Third Parliamentary Elections 2018: National Assembly

The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo Issued on 17th of August 2018 Calling the elections to the National Assembly of the Third Parliament, hereby, in accordance with the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, notifies the

Draft Electoral Roll and Draft Postal Voters List for the National Assembly Elections 2018: Issued for Public Inspection and Filing of Claims and Objections

The Election Commission of Bhutan as required under Section 112 and 113 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Section 4.1 of the Postal Ballots Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2018, is pleased to notify the public that the Draft Electoral Roll and

Bye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pangkhar_Taphel Chiwog of Boomdeling Gewog and Serpang_Shalli Chiwog of Khamdang Gewog under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls The Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pangkhar_Taphel Chiwog of Boomdeling Gewog

Release of Report on the State Finance and Election Returns of the National Council Elections, 2018

The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Public Election Fund Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 (PEF Act 2018) herein informs the general public that the Report on the State Finance and Election Returns pertaining to the Election Campaign for the National Council Elections, 2018 is hereby

Bye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Jangwakha_Sewala Chiwog of Chhubu Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls The Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Jangwakha_Sewala Chiwog of Chhubu Gewog

Bye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Thuenmong _Tokari Chiwog of Tsamang Gewog under Monggar Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls The Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Thuenmong_Tokari Chiwog of Tsamang Gewog

Declaration of the Results of the National Council Elections 2018 for the Third Parliament of Bhutan

The Election Commission of Bhutan, as per Section 444 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, would like to hereby declare the Election Results of the National Council Elections, 2018

No Campaign Period and Exit Poll

This is for kind information of the general public that the “No Campaign Period” on Poll Day and 48 hours preceding it, provided under Section 305 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, starts from 9:00 am of 18th of April 2018 till the closure of the

Public Advisory: Postal Ballot Facilitation Booth

This is to inform the general public that the Postal Ballot Facilitation Booth will be operating on 12th , 13th and 14th of April 2018 in the 20 Dzongkhags. All registered postal voters are requested to come to the Postal Ballot Facilitation Booth that they have opted for while registering on

Issuance of the Final Electoral Roll for the National Council Election, 2018

The Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF/-01/2018/4489 dated 16th February 2018 and as required under Section 34 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 is pleased to hereby issue the Final Electoral Roll for the third Parliamentary National Council Election, 2018. The Final Electoral Roll, after

Disqualification for Registration as a Political Party

The Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the general public that the application for registration of aspiring political party, Druk Gaki Tshogpa, received on 9th of February 2018, was subjected to due scrutiny and review against the provisions of the Constitution and the Electoral Laws. Detailed feedback as well as

Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) stands deregistered as a Political Party

The Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the general public that Druk Chirwang Tshogpa (DCT) stands deregistered as a Political Party and its name has been removed from the Register of Political Parties maintained with the Election Commission of Bhutan.   The DCT submitted application vide letter No.: DCT/ECB/2018/Nil dated 20th February

Use of Social Media in Election – Office of the Media Arbitrator

This is to inform the general public that as per Section 6.10 of the Media Coverage of Elections Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2018, the Office of the Media Arbitrator is required to monitor all media coverage including social media during the Election Period, to ensure free

Third Parliamentary Elections 2018: National Council

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in obedience to the Royal Decree issued on the 15 th of February 2018 calling elections to the National Council of the Parliament of Bhutan and in pursuance of Section 191 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby notifies the general

Draft Electoral Roll and Draft Postal Voters List for the National Council 2018: Issued for Public Inspection and Filing of Claims and Objections

The Election Commission of Bhutan as required under Section 112 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Section 4.1 of the Postal Ballots Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2018, is pleased to notify the public that the Draft Electoral Roll and Draft Postal

Final Delimitation Order for the National Assembly Constituencies of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2017

The Delimitation Commission of Bhutan, established under Article 24 (4) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan, is pleased to hereby issue the Final Delimitation Order for the Delimitation of the National Assembly Constituencies of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2017.

New date of the Public Hearing for the Delimitation of the National Assembly Constituencies, 2017 of the Punakha Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the general public that the Public Hearing for the Delimitation of the National Assembly Constituencies, 2017 of the Punakha Dzongkhag which was supposed to be conducted on 30th of November 2017, shall be held on 4th of December 2017 due to unavoidable circumstances.   Therefore,

Qualification Endorsement

The Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the general public that the verification of the formal university degree qualification of aspiring Candidates shall be carried out by the Bhutan Accreditation Council instead of Royal University of Bhutan which verified the same for the past Parliamentary Elections.   Therefore, all those wishing to

Delimitation of the National Assembly Constituencies, 2017 Draft Issued for Public Information and Comments

The first-ever Final Delimitation Order No. DC/CHAIR/2007/637 was issued on 26 th of March 2007 by the Delimitation Commission of Bhutan established under Article 24 (4) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan. In pursuance of Section 90 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 requiring

Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa and Local Government Election in the Three Vacant Demkhongs

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Sections 577, 579 & 197 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Dungkar Chiwog of Kurtoed Gewog under Lhuentse Dzongkhag, resulted upon the demise of the incumbent Tshogpa

Bye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Langthil Chiwog of Langthil Gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls The Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Langthil Chiwog of Langthil Gewog

Declaration of the Results of Local Government Election in the Vacant Demkhongs and Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Dozotoen Chiwog of Soe Gewog under Thimphu Dzongkhag

View Online Result Here NOTIFICATION   The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, the Election Results of vacant Demkhongs of the Local Government Elections and Bye-Election to the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa.  

Logo and name change of Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that the Commission approved the proposal submitted by Bhutan Kuen-Nyam Party to change their logo and the party name in Dzongkha as below, in line with the Election Symbols Rules of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2015.       This is published

Local Government Election in the 60 Remaining Vacant Demkhongs and Bye- Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Dozotoen Chiwog of Soe Gewog under Thimphu Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Section 197 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby calls for Local Government elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the remaining 60 vacant Demkhongs & Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in

Bye-Elections for the Post of Gup in Dangchhu Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gup in Dangchhu Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag with due

Conduct of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test in all 60 Vacant Demkhongs of Local Government 2016

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that the Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test shall be conducted for the following 60 vacant Demkhongs of 18 Dzongkhags:        

Bye-Election North Thimphu Thromde_Kawang_ Lingzhi_Naro_Soe Demkhong of Thimphu Dzongkhag

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo Issued on 3rd of October 2016 and in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby issues this notification for Bye-Election to North Thimphu

Re-Elections in the Local Government Demkhongs where the highest number of votes received were equal (Tied)

The ElectionCommissionofBhutan,in pursuance to Section 463 of the Election Act of Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Re-Elections in the following 13 Demkhongs, where the results of the second phase of the Local Government Elections with polls on 27th of September 2016, were Tied. Sl. No Dzongkhag Gewog Chiwog Name Sex Post 1 Chhukha Chapchha Bunakha PasangTshering M Tshogpa Yanki F 2 Dagana Dorona Gewog Kamal DhojRai M Mangmi SomBahadurRai M Gesarling Tashithang KhargaBahadurSubba M Tshogpa UgyenDorji M Khebisa Thongmgang Sherpa F Tshogpa Sonam Tashi M Thromde Jigme Dorji M Thromde Ngotshab PasangWangdi M 3 Monggar Shermuhoong Gangmoong KingaWangpo M Tshogpa Sonam M 4 Pema

Notification: Prohibition of Campaign for the Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections

This is for kind information of the general public that 48 hoursbefore Poll Dayis the “No Campaign Period” under the Laws. It will startfrom 9:00 am of 25th of September 2016till the closure of the Pollsin all 205 Gewogs, Samdrup Jongkhar ThromdeTshogdeand 13 Dzongkhag Thromde Ngotshabs of Bumthang, Dagana, Haa,

Notification: Poll Day of the 205 Gewog Tshogde , Samdrup Jongkhar ThromdeTshogdeand 13 Dzongkhag Thromde Ngotshabs

This is for kind information of the general public that Tuesday, 27th of September 2016 is the Poll Day for Elections in the Gewog Tshogde  of 205 Gewogs, Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde Tshogde and 13 Dzongkhag Thromde Ngotshabs of Bumthang, Dagana, Haa, Lhuentse, Paro, Punakha, Samtse, Trashigang, Trashi Yangtse, Trongsa, Tsirang,

NOTIFICATION

[English Translation for reference purposes only] The Election Commission of Bhutan regrets to have to draw the attention of the general public and specifically, the voters of Bjena Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag to the tragic event related to late Pema Yangzom, the Mangmi Candidate and advise those postal voters who

NOTIFICATION: Public Debate for the Thrompon Candidates for Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag Thromde

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify the general public that the Public Debate for the Thrompon Candidates for Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag Thromde Election shall be conducted in collaboration with the BBS TV, for the contesting candidates on Saturday, 17th of September 2016 at the Dzongkhag Tshogdue Hall

NOTIFICATION: Asset Declarations and Affidavits of the candidates contesting in the ongoing Local Government Elections 2016

The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 213 and 214 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, would like to inform the general public that the Asset Declarations and Affidavits of the candidates contesting in the ongoing Local Government Elections 2016 are posted on the

NOTIFICATION: Issuance of the Final Electoral Roll for the Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections 2016

The Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF/-01/2016/193 dated 9th of August 2016 and as required under Section 34 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 is pleased to hereby issue the Final Electoral Roll for the Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections 2016.   The Final

NOTIFICATION

In accordance with Section 204 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Candidate- Nominees for the Second Phase of the Local Government Elections 2016 and the general Public are hereby notified that contact details of the Returning Officers and location of their Offices are as given

NOTIFICATION

The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify the general public that with full respect to Kaja the interpretation letter No.: Ngon Tho (54)-2016/1651 dated 15th of August 2016 on the Writ No.: Ngon Tho (54)-2016/1561 dated 5th of August 2016 from the Supreme Court of Bhutan, this notification

NOTIFICATION: Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan

NOTIFICATION Local Government Elections, 2016: Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan

Issuance of the Draft Electoral Roll and Postal Voters List for the Second Phase of the Local Government Elections 2016 for Public Inspection and Filing of Claims and Objections

The Election Commission of Bhutan as required under Section 112 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Section 4.1 of the Postal Ballots Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2013, is pleased to notify the general public that the Draft Electoral Roll and Postal

NOTIFICATION: Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test(FLT)

The Election Commission of Bhutan having received many applications for Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test(FLT) from the Dzongkhags for Local Government Election,2016, would like to facilitate the interested candidates by conducting one more round of FLT to be conducted in one test center in each Dzongkhag. The Election Commission

DELIMITATION: Release of the Revised Atlas of the Local Government Demkhongs, 2016

The Delimitation Commission of Bhutan, under Sections 97 and 98 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008,hereby notifies the general public on the revision of the boundary and the territorial extent of the Chiwogs subsequent to the declaration of the 16 Dzongkhag Thromdes and 20 Yenlag Thromdes

Declaration of the Results of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test, 2016

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to declare the Result of Test of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills conducted for 205 Gewogs and 17 Dzongkhag Thromdes on 30th April,2016. Out of the total 5041 who registered for the Test, 3513 took the Test (1054 were Female and 2459 Male). A

Draft Electoral Roll and Draft Postal Voters List for the Second Phase of the Local Government Elections 2016: Issued for Public Inspection and Filing of Claims and Objections

The Election Commission of Bhutan as required under Section 112 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Section 4.1 of the Postal Ballots Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2013, is pleased to notify the public that the Draft Electoral Roll and Draft Postal

Conduct of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test, 2016

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that the Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test will be conducted in 205 Gewogs & 17 Dzongkhag Thromdesfor the Second Local Government Election, 2016 as per the schedule given here under: (1) Last Date of submission of Application Form

Poll Day of the Thromde Elections

This is for kind information of the general public that Monday, 25th of January 2016 is the Poll Day for Elections in the three Dzongkhag Thromdes of Gelegphu, Phuentshogling and Thimphu.   Therefore, in pursuance of Section 329 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, the Election Commission of

Cancellation of Nomination

It has come to the notice of the Election Commission of Bhutan that Tsheten Dorji, a Thrompon candidate of Phuentshogling Thromde, possessed a valid trade license as of the date of filing nomination which is in contradiction to the Section 163 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan,