Ensuring Free and Fair Elections and Referendums
The Election Commission of Bhutan under Sections 443 and 447 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Dawa of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa has been elected as the representative from Chhoekhor_Tang National Assembly Demkhong of Bumthang Dzongkhag at the poll held on
Read MoreThe 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 Results of the Bye-Election to the post of Gup in Boomdeling Gewog under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag and Mangmi in Goenshari Gewog under Punakha Dzongkhag
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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,
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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 Results of the Bye-Election to the post of Gup in Phongmed Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pemashong_Samshing Gaden Chiwog of
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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 Results of the Bye-Election to the post of Gup of Boomdeling Gewog under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas of Dorithasa_Kowkha_Yangtse Chiwog of
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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 Results of the Bye-Election to the post of Gup in Chang Gewog under Thimphu Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas in Ngalimang_Phanteng Chiwog under Trashi
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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 Results of the Bye-Election to the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Gomsoom chiwog under Tsirang Dzongkhag and Local Government election in two vacant demkhongs
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mr. Dorji Gyeltshen has been successfully elected as the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa for Wangkha Chiwog with the polls held on 1st of January 2018. The overall Voter
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mr Jamyang and Ms Chencho Wangmo have been successfully elected as the Gup for Samkhar Gewog and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa for in Guma_Wolakha Chiwog respectively with
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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,
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mr. Tshering Dorji of Pangkhar_Taphel Chiwog and Mr. Sangay of Serpang_Shalli Chiwog have been successfully elected as the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa with the polls held on
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
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The Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Mr Tsagay has been successfully elected as the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa for Jangwakha_Sewala Chiwog with the polls held on 21st of June 2018. The overall Voter Turnout
Read MoreThe 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
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The Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Kinzang Dema has been successfully elected as the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa for Thuenmong_Tokari Chiwog with the polls held on 24th of May 2018. The overall Voter Turnout
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThis 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
Read MoreThis 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThis 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreThe 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,
Read MoreThe 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 Results of the Bye-Election to the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Dungkar Chiwog of Kurtoed Gewog under Lhuentse Dzongkhag and vacant demkhong election
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Nima has been successfully elected as the Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa for Langthil Chiwog with the polls held on 18 th of August 2017. The overall Voter Turnout
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreView 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.
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
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The Election Commission of Bhutan, under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Pemba has been successfully elected as a Gup for Dangchhu Gewog with the polls held on 6th of March 2017. The overall Voter Turnout was 77.6 %
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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:
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Tshering of People’s Democratic Party has been elected as the Representative from North Thimphu Thromde_Kawang_Lingzhi_Naro_Soe National Assembly Demkhong of Thimphu Dzongkhag at the Polls held on
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the general public that the Public Debate for the National Assembly Bye-Election Candidates for Thimphu North Thromde_Kawang_ Lingzhi_Naro_Soe National Assembly demkhong of Thimphu Dzongkhag shall be conducted in collaboration with the BBS TV, on Thursday, 27th of October 2016 at the Multipurpose Hall,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to hereby declare the results of the Polls of the Re-Elections held on 21st of October 2016 in the Local Government Demkhongs where the highest number of votes
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, is pleased to hereby declare the Election Results of the Polls for the Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections 2016 held in the 205 Gewogs of the 20 Dzongkhags, Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde
Read MoreThis 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,
Read MoreThis 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,
Read More[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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreIn 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreNOTIFICATION Local Government Elections, 2016: Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
Read MoreThe 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
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The Delimitation Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby issue the Final Delimitation Order of Denchhi Thromde of Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag. Download [English][Dzongkha]
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The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to hereby declare the result of the Thromde Elections held on 25th of January 2015 for the three Dzongkhag Thromdes of Gelegphu, Phuentshogling and Thimphu. Download [English][Dzongkha] View Result [Here]
Read MoreThis 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
Read MoreIt 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,
Read MoreThe Delimitation Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby issue the Draft Delimitation Plan pertaining to Denchi, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag Thromde, with the allocation of number of the Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogpa Demkhongs and determination of the Demkhong boundaries carried out in accordance with the provisions of the Election Act of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify the general public that the Public Debates for the Thrompon Candidates for Three Dzongkhag Thromde Elections shall be conducted in collaboration with the BBS TV, in the respective Dzongkhags for all the candidates nominated from the Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogpa Demkhong as
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The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to hereby declare the result of the Bye-Election polls held on 29th of December 2015 for the post of Gup in Gakiling Gewog under Haa Dzongkhag and Dramedtse
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan 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 Thromde- wise breakup of the Electoral Roll is as presented in the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Section 197 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, calls the second Local Government elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the Dzongkhag Thromde of (1) Gelegphu Thromde of Sarpang Dzongkhag, (2) Phuentshogling Thromde of Chhukha
Read MoreThe 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 Dzongkhag Thromdes of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu is hereby being issued for public inspection and filing of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the registered Voters of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu Thromdes eligible for Postal Ballot under Section 331 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 to register your details as per Annexure (Format for PV Registration) to the nearest Dzongkhag Election Office
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 178 (b), 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 Dramedtse Gewog under Monggar Dzongkhag
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The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to hereby declare the result of the Bye-Election polls held on 20th of November 2015 for the post of Gup in Langthil Gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag. The details of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that the Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test will be conducted for the Dzongkhag Thromdes of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu, as per the schedule given here under: Download [English][Dzongkha] Download [Application Form]
Read MoreThe 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 Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Risoomgang Chiwog of Shompangkha Gewog under
Read MoreThe 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 Langthil Gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag which has fallen vacant upon
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to declare the Election Results of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament National Council (BCP-NC) Elections, 2015 for information of the general public. Out of the total 140 Candidates who contested the Bhutan Children’s Parliament National Council (BCP-NC) Elections, the 20 who have been elected by
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to declare the Election Results of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament National Assembly (BCP-NA) Elections, 2015 for information of the general public. Out of the total 153 Candidates who contested the Bhutan Children’s Parliament National Assembly (BCP-NA) Elections, the 43 who have been elected by
Read MoreThe 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 Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Booso Zeri Chiwog of Saephu Gewog under Wangdue
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 5, 6, 9 10 and 11 of Article 3 of the Constitution of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2015, hereby calls Election for the post of Member of Bhutan Children’s Parliament (BCP Election 2015) The Election Schedule and the details concerning
Read MoreThe 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 Dekiling Gewog under Sarpang Dzongkhag which has fallen vacant upon
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan had called the Bye-Elections for: Gup in Kawang Gewog under Thimphu Dzongkhag; Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Phootsena_Ngatse Chiwog, Gakiling Gewog under Haa Dzongkhag; Kachhen_Kuchhen Chiwog, Tendruk Gewog, Samtse Dzongkhag; and Phuensoomgang Chiwog, Gosarling Gewog, Tsirang Dzongkhag vide notification No.ECB/ CECNOTIF-01/2015/1435, on 16th of July 2015, with the Poll Day on 14th of
Read MoreThis is to inform that the Delimitation of Dzongkhag Thromdes in 15 Dzongkhags and Dzongkhag Yenlag Thromdes in 18 Dzongkhags were completed and notified vide Delimitation Commission of Bhutan’s Notification No: DC/CHAIR/2015/1430 dated 15th of July 2015. Accordingly, all Registered Voters of the affected Gewogs and Chiwogs with their Mitsi under Dzongkhag Thromdes and Dzongkhag
Read MoreBye-Elections for the Post of Gup in Kawang Gewog under Thimphu Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Phootsena_Ngatse Chiwog of Gakiling Gewog under Haa Dzongkhag, Kachhen_Kuchhen Chiwog of Tendruk Gewog under Samtse Dzongkhag and Phuensoomgang Chiwog of Gosarling Gewog under Tsirang Dzongkhag The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections
Read MoreThe Delimitation Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby issue the Final Delimitation Order of the Fifteen Dzongkhag Thromdes and Eighteen Dzongkhag Yenlag Thromdes Download [English] [Dzongkha]
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, is pleased to hereby declare the results of the Bye-Elections for the post of Gup in Tading Gewog under Samtse Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Yorbo Chiwog, Goenshari Gewog
Read MoreThis is to inform all the general public that Public Hearings on the draft Delimitation Plan of Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa Demkhongs of fifteen Dzongkhag Thromdes will be conducted as per the following Schedule: Sl.No Dzongkhag Thromdes Date Venue 1 Dagana 6th of July 2015 Dagana HSS 2 Gasa 6th of July 2015 DT Hall 3 Paro 6th of July 2015 Paro College of Education 4 Trongsa 6th of July
Read MoreDraft Delimitation Plan Of the Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa Demkhongs (DTTTDs) of the 15 Dzongkhag Thromdes (DTs) The Delimitation Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby issue the Draft Delimitation Plan of the Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa Demkhongs (DTTTDs) of the 15 Dzongkhag Thromdes (DTs). The allocation and determination of the Demkhong boundaries was
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public that the Voter Photo Identity Card (VPIC) is an important document provided for the purpose of exercising the right to vote in an election in Bhutan. However, there have been instances of VPICs being found in the wrong hands. As
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, towards effecting total organizational independence even at the Local Government Level, hereby notifies that the Offices of the Dzongkhag Election (DzEOs) shall operate its own accounts unit separate from the Dzongkhag Administrations as per the Resolution of the Fourth Conference of the Election Commission of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in appreciation of the change in policy of the Royal Government to delegate the responsibility for accreditation of qualification to the Ministry of Education from the Royal University of Bhutan, is pleased to inform the general public that the responsibility for attestation of the Formal
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Section 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye- Elections for the posts of Gup in Tading Gewog under Samtse Dzongkhag and Gewog
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to declare the Result of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test (FLT) conducted for the Bye-Election for Yorbo Chiwog under Goenshari Gewog, Punakha Dzongkhag on 8th of June 2015 and the following Candidates are awarded with Certificate. Sl.no Index no. Name CID Viva (40%) Written
Read MoreAs required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare the results of the Bye-Elections for the post of Gup in Monggar Gewog of Monggar Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas in Toedkor Chiwog of Gasa
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Section 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye- Elections for the posts of Gup in Monggar Gewog and Gewog Tshodge Tshogpa in
Read MoreThe 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-Elections for the post of Gup in Monggar Gewog under Monggar Dzongkhag and Gewog
Read MoreThe 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 results of the Bye-Elections for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Haa and Sarpang Dzongkhag with Polls held on 6th of January 2015. The
Read MoreThe 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 Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Rangtse_Ta-Nga_Yokha Chiwog of Gakiling Gewog under
Read MoreThe 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 results of the Bye-Elections for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Zhemgang Dzongkhag with Polls held on 6th of November
Read MoreThe 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 Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Namdagling Chiwog of Dechhenling Gewog under
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is in the process of planning and implementing the preparatory activities for conduct of Local Government Election in the Year 2016. We look forward to eligible Voters and those coming of age to be included in our Electoral Roll to participate in the Elections. Further, we
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan in continuation to its: (1) Communication No.: ECB/CEC-02/2013/2556 dated 21st of March 2013 addressed to the Secretary of Ministry of Education and copies endorsed to all registered Political Parties of Bhutan; and (2) Notification No.: ECB/PEF-8/2014/1977 dated 26th of May 2014 wherein Parties were required to
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, that Mr. Chundu Tshering of Rangzhin-Gang_Tshebji Chiwog, having secured 404 votes in the Bye-Election with Polls held on 30th of June 2014, is duly elected
Read MoreIn accordance with Section 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby call the Bye-Election for the post of Mangmi under Nagya Gewog of Paro
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that a review on the status of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) as a registered Political Entity was conducted as has been stated in the ECB Press Release No. ECB/CEC-PR/2013/4215 dated 17th of June 2013, when seven Candidates of
Read MoreIn accordance with Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare that Mr.Tshewang Duba, the single candidate contesting the Bye-Election was successfully elected in the Polls held on 31st of March 2014, for the Post of
Read MoreTo, All Elected -Post-Holders in Parliament and Local Government Bodies, The Kingdom of Bhutan. Subject: ECB Cautionary Advice to Elected –Post –Holders in the Kingdom of Bhutan The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to bring to your kind notice that since the conduct of the first Parliamentary and Local Government Elections under
Read MoreIn accordance with Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare the Results of the Elections and Bye-Elections to the Local Government conducted in the vacant Demkhongs. The Elections were conducted in the 12 Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby calls for Bye-Elections and Elections in the remaining vacant Demkhongs under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the following posts: English Version
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Dechen Zangmo of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa Party has been elected as the Representative from Nanong_Shumar National Assembly Demkhong under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag at the Polls held
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that the Public Debate between the two Candidates contesting the Bye-Election to Nanong_Shumar Demkhong shall be conducted on 31st of October 2013. The Public Debate shall go on LIVE from 7.10 p.m. till 8 p.m. in collaboration with the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Sections 213 and 214 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 is pleased to hereby publish the Affidavits and Asset Declarations filed by the Candidates of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa and People’s Democratic Party contesting the Bye-Election 2013,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo Issued on 7th of October 2013 Calling the Bye-Election to Nanong_Shumar Demkhong under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag and in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan
Read MoreThe 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 the Bye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Trongsa Dzongkhags with Polls held on 30th of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, that Mil Kumar Mongar of Tagp-Thang-Bu Chiwog, having secured 909 votes in the Bye-Elections with Polls held on 19th of September 2013, is duly elected
Read MoreBye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Trongsa Dzongkhag 2013 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 asnd 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls the
Read MoreThe 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 for Bye-Election for the post of Gup in Darla Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag for the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the general Public that the Bongmaan Tshogpa Demkhong under Khar Gewog, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag, has become vacant due to the death of the Tshogpa as reported by the Gup, Khar Gewog. As there is no eligible voter who holds the Functional Literacy Test (FLT)
Read MoreThe 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 declared elected from the 47 National Assembly Demkhongs in the historic Second Parliamentary Election 2013: General Election to National Assembly 2013:
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify all Bhutanese media that the Polls for General Elections to the National Assembly will be on 13th of July 2013 starting from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. In the period starting from end of election campaigns till the close of Polls, there
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the General Public that the Commission has received a complaint from Monggar and another complaint from Trashigang, referring to two telephone calls, wherein it is alleged that threats were being made by the caller/s whose number are displayed as “Unknown” or
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Sections 213 and 214 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 is pleased to hereby publish the Affidavits and Asset Declarations filed by the Candidates of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa and People’s Democratic Party contesting the General Elections
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, hereby notifies all government, nongovernmental and public organizations that unless it is a matter cleared by the Election Commission of Bhutan, till Election Period for the General Election 2013 is over on 14th of July 2013, no organization or entity shall arrange, organize, conduct, undertake,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public as per Section 234 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, Jigme Wangchuk, replacement Candidate of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) of Radhi_Sagteng National Assembly Demkhong under Trashigang Dzongkhag has filed his Nomination Papers to contest
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public as per Section 234 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, Pema Wangchuk, replacement Candidate of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of Nanong_Shumar National Assembly Demkhong under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag has filed his Nomination Papers to
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, concerned about the cancellation of the Common Forums in some Demkhongs, and in the interest of ensuring the sacred goal of free and fair elections finds it necessary to require the following: The Common Forum is a facility created, although not compulsory, to save the Voters
Read MoreAs required under the Section 231 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that, as on 11th of June 2013 a total of 94 Candidates (47 each) from the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) and the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify the general public that the Public Debates for the General Elections shall be conducted in collaboration with the BBS TV between two Candidates of the two Parties contesting in the General Election in the Dzongkhags for each of the Demkhongs as
Read MoreThe Election Commission is pleased to issue the Guidelines for Scrutiny of Books of Accounts of the Registered Political Party 2013 with the primary purpose to facilitate: 1) Mobilization of Fund only at the rate and from sources permitted; 2) Utilization of Fund for genuine and authorized purposes; and 3) Recording, accounting and
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public, Political Parties and Candidates that Section 7.7 of the Political Party Rules of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2012 specifically provides that: “A Political Party shall not appoint more than: 7.7.1 One member as the Coordinator for each Dzongkhag; 7.7.2 One member as
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan has the honour under Section 442 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, to hereby declare and announce the total votes received by each of the Political Parties in the Primary Round of Elections to the National Assembly 2013, for information of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan notifies all the Registered Postal Voters on the following points for voting successfully in the National Assembly General Elections 2013: A Registered Postal Voter who received the Postal Ballot for the Primary Round need not apply for the General Elections as the RO will send the
Read MoreThe Election Commission, noting the public concerns on the eligibility of the Candidates-Designate tendered by the Political Parties in their Letter of Intent, would like to inform the public that the Scrutiny of Candidates’ Nomination Papers by Returning Officers will be carried out strictly to ensure all requirements are fully
Read MoreThis is for kind information of the general public and in particular the concerned authorities such as the Dzongkhag Drangpons, Royal Audit Authority, Royal Bhutan Police, Returning Officers, Heads of Employing Agencies, Royal University of Bhutan, Tax Authority, and any other attesting entities and officials responsible to sign, issue, authenticate
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that it received, on 5th of May 2013, the Letters of Intent (LoI) from all 5 registered Political Parties to contest the Primary Round of Elections to the National Assembly 2013, offering choice and option to the voters
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF/-1/2013/3403 dated 29th of April 2013 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 Parliamentary Elections 2013: National Assembly. The Final Electoral Roll,
Read MoreUnder the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan The Election Commission of Bhutan, in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo Issued on 28th of April 2013 Calling the elections to the National Assembly of the Second Parliament, hereby, in accordance with the Election Act of the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as per sections 97 and 98 of the Election Act 2008, is pleased to notify the general public that the Final Delimitation Order of the 47 National Assembly Demkhongs and National Council Demkhongs in the 20 Dzongkhags issued on 26th March 2007, the Thromde Delimitation
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan notifies the general public that the National Assembly Elections will be conducted soon after the National Council Elections. In order to help voters and general public get familiar with the image and name of election symbols of the five Political Parties in Bhutan, these shall be
Read MoreThis 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, 2012, the Office of the Media Arbitrator is required to monitor all media coverage including social media during the Election Period. As such any tweet,
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