Ensuring Free and Fair Elections and Referendums
The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to invite Expression of Interest (EoI) from the eligible Bhutanese firms having valid license for the enhancement of Bhutan Electoral Registration Management System (BERMS). A detailed set of documents can be downloaded from below. Standard Request for Expression of Interest Terms of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby declares the results for the Following Posts: Messenger Driver
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby announces the SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES for the post of Messenger and Driver. The interview for the same shall be conducted on 13th of November 2019 in the Democracy House (ECB Head Office) at 10:00 AM sharp. Messenger Driver All the shortlisted candidates must bring their original certificates,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro-Bangkok-Srilanka – 13 November 2019 Srilanka-Bangkok-18 November 2019 (Required afternoon flight) Bangkok- Paro- 20 November 2019 The quotation must be submitted in sealed envelope to this office on
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to invite interested Bhutanese citizens to apply for the following vacant post: Driver Position Level: D4 Slot: 1 Qualification: Class VIII passed with valid driving license (minimum of 3 Years of driving experience) Placement: ECB, HQ Employment Type: Regular Messenger Position Level: GSP Slot: 1 Qualification: Class X passed Placement: ECB, HQ Employment Type: Contract Interested applicants are requested
Read MorePartnership between the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) and the International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) began in 2012, with the latter assisting the ECB in development and enhancement of capacity, steered towards delivering civic and electoral education and training services in Bhutan. Within the ECB, the Electoral
Read MoreElections allow the general voters to choose their representatives and express their preferences and concerns on how they wish to be governed. As a result, the integrity of the election process is fundamental to the integrity of democracy itself. The election system must be sufficiently robust to withstand a variety of fraudulent
Read MoreThe two days Consultative Meeting on Determinants of Voter’s Choice and Ways to Facilitate Women’s Participation in Elective Office held in Kichu Resort, Paro, Bhutan from 14th to 15th of October 2014 was a follow-up to the Resolution No. 11 taken of the 4th Meeting of the Forum of the
Read MoreIn Bhutan, as elsewhere in any developing and nurturing democracy, the number of women contesting elections and being elected are low in comparison to men and the issues of inadequate representation of women in the elective offices are raised more often. The number of women being nominated and elected to the
Read MoreAs Bhutan celebrated its 100 glorious years of Monarchy in 2008 under the reign of the Wangchuk Dynasty, the country became a Democratic Constitutional Monarchy. The democratic transition was marked by the conduct of first ever Parliamentary Elections. The elections saw a voter turnout of 53.05% in the National Council
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 (ECB) is celebrating the National Voters' Day (NVD) on 15th of September 2019 on the theme Participation as a Natural Responsibility through Democracy Club Meets to Engage and Empower the Youth in all 20 Dzongkhags. The NVD celebrations also coincides with the International Democracy Day
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 invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro-Bangalore (Via New Delhi)- 2 September 2019 Bangalore- Paro (Via New Delhi)- 5 September 2019 The quotation must be submitted in sealed envelope to this office on or
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to invite sealed quotation from the eligible Bhutanese supplier having valid business license for the supply of office furniture/ICT Equipmet/ Ofice partition Works and supply of Floor Carpet for the FY2019-20. A detailed set of Standard Bidding Document (SBD) can be downloaded
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro-Kolkata-Mumbai- 26 July 2019 Aurangabad-Kolkata- Paro- 31 July 2019 The quotation must be submitted to this office by 22 July 2019 before 10AM. The tender will be opened
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro-Kolkata-Mumbai- 26 July 2019 Aurangabad-Kolkata- Paro- 31 July 2019 The quotation must be submitted to this office by 22 July 2019 before 10AM. The tender will be opened
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
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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 (ECB) would like to invite expression of interest from the eligible Bhutanese firm/individual having valid license for the Procurement of Consulting Services (SRFP) for the “Development and Implementation of the System for the Management of Political parties Membership and Books of Accounts”. A detailed set
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to invite sealed quotation from the eligible Bhutanese supplier having valid business license for the supply of office stationery/Electrical & Plumbing Items/ICT Equipment/ Office Equipment/Catering Services/ Hire of Vehicle/ Vehicle maintenance & spare parts/ Tyres and Printing works for the FY2019-20. A
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby declares the results for the Following Posts: 1. Assistant Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officers [Download] 2. Assistant Language (Dzongkha) Officer [Download]
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby announce the final list of SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES based on the Written Examination and Academic Marks obtained in class X, XII and Degree in accordance to Section 7.4.2.1 of the ECB Service Rules & Regulations 2017, and calls for the Interview for the following Posts: 1. Assistant
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby announces the SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES for Interview for the following Posts 1. Assistant Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officers 2. Assistant Language (Dzongkha) Officer The shortlisting of candidates are done based on the Written Examination conducted to 20th of April, 2019. Please Note: 1. Date of Interview: 29th April 2019 2. Venue: BCP
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 MorePlease find below your Index Number and Room Allocation for the Written Examination for the post of Assistant Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer and Assistant Language (Dzongkha) Officer. Reminder: Venue: Rinchen Higher Secondary School, Chang Gidaphu, Thimphu Date: 20th of April, 2019 Time: 10:00 AM Sharp >>DOWNLOAD HERE<<
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform all the successful applicants for the vacant posts announced on 27/03/2019 to report at Rinchen Higher Secondary School, Chang Gidaphu, Thimphu at 10:00 AM sharp on 20/04/2019 for Written Examination. Please contact HRD @ 17677161 during office hours for further clarification.
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to invite sealed quotation from the eligible Bhutanese supplier having valid business license for the supply of Books/ Office Equipment and Printing Works. A detailed set of Standard Bidding Document (SBD) can be downloaded as below: Standard Bidding Document Public Hearing Report-Cover Public Hearing Document Annexures The
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro- New Delhi- 10 May 2019 New Delhi- Paro 13 May 2019 The quotation must be submitted to this office by 8 April 2019 before 10AM. The tender
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro-Bangkok: - 10 May 2019 Bangkok-Philippines (Manila): - 11 May 2019 {(Preferred afternoon flight) BKK Time} Philippines-Singapore: - 15 May 2019 {(Preferred afternoon flight), Philippines time} Singapore-
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 invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: New Delhi-Paro- 4 April 2019 Paro-New Delhi- 7 April 2019 The quotation must be submitted to this office by 2 April 2019 before 10AM. The tender will be
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to invite interested Bhutanese citizens to apply for the following vacant post: Sl# Position Title Position Level Slots Qualification & Experience Placement Employment Type 1 Assistant Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer EM5 (P5) 4 1. Bachelor’s Degree with minimum 55% aggregate 2. Should have IT background 3. Be well versed in both Dzongkha and English 1.Election Office, Bumthang 2.Election
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro-Bangkok- 14 April 2019 Bangkok-Jakarta, Indonesia- 15 April 2019 {preferred arrival time after 2PM (Indonesian time)} Jakarta, Indonesia- Bangkok- 18 April 2019 {Departure time after 12PM (Indonesian time)} Bangkok- Paro-20
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 invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro-Delhi- 23 January 2019 Delhi-Paro- 26 January 2019 The quotation must be submitted to this office by 10 January 2019 before 10AM. The tender will be opened on
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 invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro - Bangkok - 5th November 2018 Bangkok - Incheon (South Korea) - 6th November 2018 Incheon (South Korea) - Bangkok - 17th November 2018 Bangkok - Paro - 19th
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has the honour to report to the People of Bhutan on the key details related to the Third National Assembly General Elections 2018 in the 47 Demkhongs of the twenty Dzongkhags with Poll Day on 18th of October 2018.
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 would like to remind the general public that Thursday, the 18th of October 2018 is the Poll Day for the General Elections 2018, in all the 47 Demkhongs of the 20 Dzongkhags. The above-mentioned Poll Day is a Public Holiday except for hotels and essential service
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in continuation to the Notification No.: ECB/CEC-04/2018/909 dated 11th of October 2018, would like to update the general public on the election disputes related to the General Elections of the National Assembly 2018. Case #4: Complaint lodged by Sangay Phurba, General Secretary of DPT against Namgay
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to release the following information related to the operation of the Postal Ballot Facilitation and Mobile Booths on 10th, 11th and 12th of October 2018 in the 20 Dzongkhags as part of the General Elections 2018. 1. Out of 102,363 (46,598 male and 55,765
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public on the 10 cases received and decided till date through the Election Dispute Settlement System, in relation to the General Election of the National Assembly 2018. The details of the 6 cases in Appeal Period and 4 cases
Read MoreThis is to inform the general public that the Postal Ballot Facilitation Booth will be operating on 10th, 11th and 12th of October 2018 in the 20 Dzongkhags. All registered postal voters are reminded and urged to turn out at the Postal Ballot Facilitation Booth of your choice, between 9 am
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to inform the General Public that pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF/-01/2018/365 dated 18th of August 2018 a total of 2055 changes to Postal Ballot Registration were made as of 24th of September 2018 in the 20 Dzongkhags for the ongoing General Elections. These
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro-Bangkok- 5 October 2018 Bangkok- Philippines- 6 October 2018 Philippines- Bangkok- 11 October 2018 Bangkok-Paro- 13 October 2018 The quotation must be submitted to this office by 28 September 2018 before
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has the honour to report to the People of Bhutan that the Polls for the Primary Round of elections to the Third National Assembly 2018 in the 47 Demkhongs of the twenty Dzongkhags were successfully conducted on 15 th of September 2018.
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 would like to release information related to the operation of the Postal Ballot Facilitation and Mobile Booths on 7th, 8th and 9th of September 2018 in the 20 Dzongkhags as part of the Third National Assembly Elections 2018, as follows: 1. Out of 1,02,531 registered Postal
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in continuation to the Notification No.: ECB/CEC-04/2018/615 dated 9th of September 2018, would like to update the general public on the election disputes related to the Primary Rounds of the National Assembly Election 2018. Case #3: PDP query on rampant distribution of Party Cards by DNT
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to remind the general public that Saturday, the 15th of September, 2018 is the Poll Day for the Primary Round of Elections 2018, in all the 47 Demkhongs of the twenty Dzongkhags. The above-mentioned Poll Day is a Public Holiday except for hotels and
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public that it has, as of date, received a total of eight cases related to the Primary Round of the National Assembly Election 2018. Case #1: An anonymous complaint against Tandin Wangchuk, Vice President of BCCI shared by Anti-Corruption Commission The
Read MoreThis is to inform the general public that the Postal Ballot Facilitation Booth will be operating on 7th, 8th and 9th of September 2018 in the 20 Dzongkhags. All registered postal voters are reminded again to turn out at the Postal Ballot Facilitation Booth of your choice on any of the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that the four registered Political Parties submitted their Letter of Intent within the timeframe issued in the Election Schedule notified to the public on 18th of August 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 invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro-Sri Lanka- 26 August 2018 Sri Lanka- Bangkok- 29 August 2018 Bangkok- Paro-1 September 2018 The quotation must be submitted to this office by 6 August 2018 before 10AM. The
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan conducted training for the Electoral Officers who will be deputed on election duty for the Third National Assembly Elections 2018 as Returning/Assistant Returning Officers and National/ Micro Observers. The training programme was held on 26th and 27th of July 2018. During the opening session, the Hon’ble
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby declares the results of the VIVA (attached) conducted on 31st of July 2018 for the shortlisted candidates for post of Messenger in the Election Commission of Bhutan. Mrs. Sherab Choden, bearing CID No. 11107005233 has been SELECTED and shall be appointed with effect from 1st
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby announces the SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES for the post of Messenger Please Note: The interview for the shortlisted candidates shall be conducted on 31st of July 2018 in the Democracy House (ECB Head Office) at 10:00AM The shortlisted applicants must bring their original certificates, transcripts and other relevant
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
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to invite interested Bhutanese citizens to apply for the vacancy as detailed below: Sl # Post No of Slots Position Level Minimum Qualification Age Limit Division 1 Messenger 1 GSP II Class VIII Minimum of 18 years and not more than 40 years Administration and Finance Division Interested candidates with high level of integrity and commitment, may
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed bids from interested ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Paro-Delhi: 8 July 2018 Delhi-Paro: 14 July 2018 The rates quoted should be submitted to this office by 6 July 2018 before 10:30AM. The tender will be opened on
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A Co-ordination meeting was held on the theme “Our Mission 2018: The National Assembly Elections” from 18th to 20th of June 2018 in The Great Fourth Auditorium, Democracy House in Thimphu to review and coordinate various Programmes and activities being undertaken and planned towards the conduct of the successful Third
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed quotation from valid license holder for the supply of Election Materials/ Stationery/ Furniture/Electrical Items/Catering Services/Pool Vehicle Maintenance & Spare Parts for the FY2018-19. A detailed set of bidding document can be downloaded from the website www.ecb.bt from 22 June 2018. The deadline for
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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
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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 invites sealed quotation from valid license holder for the supply of Election Materials and Printing of Electoral Documents for the FY2018-19. A detailed set of bidding document can be downloaded from the website www.ecb.bt from 31 March 2018. The deadline for the submission of tender
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 MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the people of Bhutan that the Polls for the National Council Elections for Third Parliamentary Elections conducted in the 20 Dzongkhags were successfully conducted yesterday, 20th of April 2018.
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to remind the general public that Friday, the 20th of April 2018 is the Poll Day for National Council Elections 2018 in all the twenty Dzongkhags. The Day is a Public Holiday and all offices and businesses are reminded to remain closed on the
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 MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to release information related to the operation of the Postal Ballot Facilitation Booth on 12th, 13th and 14th of April 2018 and 15th of April 2018 for Election Officials in the 20 Dzongkhags as part of the National Council Election 2018, as follows: Out
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
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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
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 Moreགསལ་བསྒྲགས། འབྲུག་གི་རྩ་ཁྲིམས་ཆེན་མོའི་མངའ་འོག་ལུ་ སྤྱི་ཚོགས་གསུམ་པའི་ རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་ཚོགས་སྡེ་བཙག་འཐུ་ ༢༠༡༨། གནད་དོན་: དཔལ་མི་དབང་མངའ་བདག་རིན་པོ་ཆེའི་ཞབས་ལས་བཀའ་ཁྱབ་གནང་ནི་ཚེས་གྲངས། ༉ སྨན་ལྗོངས་སྐྱེ་འགྲོའི་གཙུག་རྒྱན་དམ་པ་༧ དཔལ་མི་དབང་མངའ་བདག་རིན་པོ་ཆེ་ཞབས་ལས་ འབྲུག་གི་བཙག་འཐུའི་བཅའ་ཁྲིམས་༢༠༠༨ ཅན་མའི་དོན་ཚན་༡༩༢ པའི་ཆ་མཐུན་ལུ་ སྤྱི་ལོ་༢༠༡༨ ཟླ་༢ པའི་ཚེས་༢༤ ལུ་ འབྲུག་གི་སྤྱི་ཚོགས་ཀྱི་རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་ཚོགས་སྡེའི་བཙག་འཐུ་འགོ་བཙུགས་དགོ་པའི་ བཀའ་ཁྱབ་གསེར་གྱི་བཀའ་ཐམ་ཆེན་མོ་ གནང་ནི་ཨིན་མི་འདི་ འབྲུག་གི་བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ཀྱིས་ གུས་བཏུད་ཆེན་མོའི་སྒོ་ལས་ གསལ་བསྒྲགས་ཞུཝ་ཨིན། དཔལ་མི་དབང་མངའ་བདག་རིན་པོ་ཆེའི་ཞབས་ལས་ བཀའ་ཁྱབ་གསེར་གྱི་བཀའ་ཐམ་ཆེན་མོ་གནང་བའི་དགོངས་དོན་ཚུ་དང་འཁྲིལ་ རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་ཚོགས་སྡེ་བཙག་འཐུ་༢༠༡༨ གྱི་དོན་ལུ་ འདེམས་ཁོངས་ འདེམས་ངོའི་གདམ་ངོ་བཏོན་ནི་ བཙག་འཐུའི་ཐོ་ཡིག ཚོགས་རྒྱན་ས་ཁོངས་ ཚོགས་རྒྱན་འགོ་དཔོན་ ཚོགས་རྒྱན་འཛིན་སྐྱོང་ བདེ་སྲུང་དང་ གཞན་གྲ་སྒྲིག་ཚུ་དང་འབྲེལ་བའི་ བཙག་འཐུའི་ལས་འཆར་ཚུ་གི་སྐོར་ལས་ ཁ་གསལ་འབད་བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་ཚོགས་ཀྱིས་ མི་མང་ཡོངས་ལུ་ ༢༠༡༨ གྱི་རྒྱལ་ཡོངས་ཚོགས་སྡེའི་བཙག་འཐུ་ འགོ་བཙུགས་ནིའི་བརྡ་འཕྲིན་འདི་ སྤྱི་ལོ་༢༠༡༨ ཟླ་༢ པའི་ཚེས་༡༦ ལུ་སྤེལ་འོང་། འབྲུག་གི་བཙག་འཐུ་ལྷན་འཛིན་སྤྱི་ཁྱབ།
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The Election Commission of Bhutan started, today, the training programme for the Electoral Officers who will be deputed on election duty for the Third Parliamentary Elections 2018 as Returning Officers and National Observers. The training programme will be held for two batches of officers from 8th -10th and 11th –
Read MoreIndependence Day Felicitations - The Election Commission of Bhutan joins the nation in offering felicitations for the 73rd Independence Day of India. May Indo-Bhutan friendship continue to enjoy peace and harmony for aeons.
Read MoreThe Delimitation Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the completion of the Delimitation of the National Assembly Constituencies of Kingdom of Bhutan, 2017 and issue the Final Delimitation Orders.
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.
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The Election Commission of Bhutan conducted training of the Party Coordinators/ Jabchorpas/ Leyjepas in the twenty Dzongkhags with the objective to enhance their knowledge on the following areas: Code of Conduct of Political Parties during Elections and between Elections (Do’s and Don’ts) Provisions related to Registration, withdrawal or removal from
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby declares the results of the Interview and Examination (attached) conducted on 13th of December 2017 and 14th of December 2017 for the shortlisted candidates for the ERO in the Election Commission of Bhutan.
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On 13 th of December 2017, the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan congratulated and awarded the Service medals to the 12 employees of the ECB, in recognition of their dedicated service to the Tsa Wa Sum. Mr. Karma D Tshering, who superannuated in May 2017 was awarded Lifetimes service award
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,
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In preparation for the Parliamentary Election 2018, the Election Commission of Bhutan is conducting training on election dispute settlement covering all the twenty Dzongkhags. The participants of the training are the Members of the Dzongkhag Election Dispute Settlement Bodies, party’s Japchorps, Leyjepas and Godenpas starting from 21 st of November 2017. The Election
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invite sealed quotation from the valid license holder for the purchase and issue of air tickets. A detailed set of terms and conditions can be downloaded from here. The deadline for the submission of the quotation is on or before 22 November 2017 at 10AM and shall
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 announces the SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES for the officer in place of the resigned employee Please Note: The written test for the shortlisted applicants shall be conducted on 13th of December 2017. The VIVA shall be conducted on 14th and 15th of December 2017 in the Democracy House
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
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A Co-ordination Workshop was held with the theme “Our Mission 2018” from 25 th to 27 th of October 2017 in The Great Fourth Auditorium, Democracy House in Thimphu. The main objective of the meeting is to review and coordinate various Programmes being undertaken and planned towards the conduct of the:
Read MoreA Co-ordination Workshop was held with the theme “Our Mission 2018” from 25th to 27th of October 2017 in The Great Fourth Auditorium, Democracy House in Thimphu to review and coordinate various Programmes being undertaken and planned towards the conduct of the successful Mission: 2018, the Third Parliamentary Elections 2018
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 in accordance with Section 41 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Chapter 4 of the Election Commission of Bhutan Service Rules and Regulations 2015 shall recruit an officer in place of the resigned employee: Sl # Post No of Slots Position Level Qualification 1 Electoral Registration Officer 1 P5 Bachelor
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan conducted Seminars for aspiring National Council Candidates on 10th and 11th of October 2017 at Terma Linca, Thimphu. The two days Seminar provided opportunities to engage in open deliberation with the aspiring candidates and disseminate information on the key legal framework and other necessary required documents
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The Election Commission of Bhutan conducted Seminars for aspiring National Council Candidates on 10 th and 11 th of October 2017 at Terma Linca, Thimphu for two days. In particular, the participants were briefed on various stages in the election period, the documents required for the filing nomination; election campaigning elements
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan re-invites sealed quotation from valid license holder for the supply of Office Stationery/Furniture/Election Materials/Electrical Items/ and ICT Equipment for the FY2017-18. Besides, we would also like to invite sealed quotation from the valid license holder for the purchase and issue of air tickets. A detailed set
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Three Officials from the Election Commission of Bhutan led by Election Commissioner Dasho Ugyen Chewang attended the 8th annual meeting of the Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA). The annual meeting of FEMBoSA is hosted by Independent Election Commission of Afghanistan in Kabul from 24 to 26th September
Read MoreEsteemed Voters of Bhutan! It is a great pleasure and honour for me to greet each and every Bhutanese Voter, on this very auspicious occasion of celebrating the 4th National Voters’ Day in all twenty Dzongkhags. In 2016 the Second Local Government Elections were successfully conducted. We saw an increased number of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) celebrates the Fourth National Voters' Day (NVD) on 15th of September 2017 on the theme “Mission 2018: Participation By All In The 3rd Parliamentary Elections” in all 20 Dzongkhags. While the national function is being held in Gelegphug, Sarpang Dzongkhag, all Dzongkhags and Democracy
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Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to invite sealed quotation for the purchase and issue of air ticket. A detailed set of bidding document can be downloaded from here. The deadline for the tender submission is on or before 19 September 2017 at 10AM and shall be opened on the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is pleased to inform the general public that a day long Seminars for aspiring Candidates for the National Council Election 2018 will be conducted to facilitate preparations to contest the elections to 3rd Parliamentary Elections 2018. Therefore, all eligible and aspiring candidates are requested to
Read MoreWe would like to seek your best offer for the printing of Electoral Books as per the attached specifications. The winning bidder/firm must complete work within 3 days from the date of the receipt of the supply order. DO NOT QUOTE if you have reservation on the completion of the work
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed bids from interested travel/ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Class: : Business & Economy class Number of Pax: : 1(Business Class) AND 2 (Economy Class) Sector Dates Paro-Delhi- Kabul : 23 September 2017 Kabul- Delhi : 26 September 2017 Delhi- Paro
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to invite sealed quotation for the Hire of Vehicle for the FY2017-18 from valid license holder. A detailed set of bidding document can be downloaded from [here] The deadline for the tender submission is on or before 23 September 2017 at 10AM and shall be
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 MoreThere has been blatant and erroneous portrayal that ECB returned the ''13th of June 2017 application of the aspiring Party Druk Kuenphen Tshogpa after more than a month on 18th of July 2017'' implying that nothing had been communicated during this period and the decision was taken arbitrarily giving them
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In keeping with the provision of Constitution of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament, the 2nd BCP Executive Committee meeting was conducted from 17th to 18th of July 2017 in Bumthang. The meeting was chaired by Tsheten Dorji, the Speaker of BCP and attended by BCP Executive Committee members and officials from
Read MoreWe would like to inform the general public that the Bhutan Accreditation Council (BAC) is mandated to recognize the qualifications as per the Tertiary Education Policy, 2010. The process for recognition involves validating the qualifications with the awarding institutes and is solely depending on the receipt of response from their end.
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 MoreThis has reference to Notice Inviting Tender Vide Notification #ECB/Pro/AFD/2016-17/3203 dated 24 June 2017 for the supply of Office stationery, Furniture, Election Materials, Electrical Item, Catering, Pool Vehicle (spare parts, repairing/maintenance & Tyres) and ICT Equipment for the FY 2017-18. We would like to inform all eligible/prospective bidders to kindly download
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites sealed bids from interested travel/ticketing agents having valid license for the purchase and issue of air tickets for: Class: Business & Economy class Number of Pax : 2 (1 Business Class AND 1 Economy Class) Sector & Dates Paro-BKK : 29 August 2017 BKK- Romania : 30 August 2017 (Henri Coanda
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to invite sealed quotation from valid license holder for the supply of Office Stationery, Furniture, Election Materials, Electrical Item, Catering, Pool Vehicle (Spare parts, repairing and maintenance) and ICT Equipment. Catering [SDB] [Annexure-I] Stationery Item, furniture and ICT Equipment [SBD] [Annexure-II] Spare parts,
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The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) organized a day’s programme with the Political Parties Office Secretariat on 27th of June 2017, attended by 13 Office bearers from the five registered Political Parties. Besides briefing on the various Secretariat related reporting and preparatory activities and discussions on Party organization and election preparations,
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The Election Commission of Bhutan, towards ensuring a successful conduct of the 3rd Parliamentary Elections 2018, organized a discussion Forum on 26th of June 2017 at Paro with a mixed group of 50 civil servants, comprising of those who served as Returning Officers, National Observers, Democracy Club Coordinators, Principals, Gewog
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Ten Officials from the Election Commission of Bhutan attended a ten-day “Refresher Course on Geospatial Techniques” from 12th to 22nd June, 2017 conducted at Sherubtse College, Royal University of Bhutan. The course organized and resourced by the Center for Climate Change and Spatial Information (CCCSI) with technical support from the faculty
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The 5th Annual Conference of the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is underway at the Great Fourth Auditorium, Democracy House, Kawangjangsa, with the theme “Mission 2018: Successful Third Parliamentary Elections” from 5th to 7th of June 2017. The Conference is being presided by the Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner and attended by
Read MoreThis has reference to tender announcement made vide Kuensel on 28 April 2017 for the supply of Heating System, Carpets and Library Books. In this regard, we would like to request all interested bidders to kindly consider the list of items mentioned in "Annexure-I(Addendum)" and not the lists mentioned in Annexure-I However
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to invite sealed quotation from the valid license holder for the supply of ICT Equipment, Library Books, Heater and Carpet. A detailed set of bidding document can be downloaded from below: Standard Bidding Document (SBD) [word] Integrity Pact Annexure I The last day for the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that the 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 were successfully conducted yesterday, the 18th of April 2017. The
Read MoreAs per Section 7.19 of the ECBSRR-2015, the Election Commission of Bhutan hereby declares the results of the Interview (attached) conducted on 17th of April 2017 for the shortlisted candidates for the Multi-Skilled Technician in the Election Commission of Bhutan. Mr. Sangay Tenzin, bearing CID No. 10706001226 has been SELECTED and shall be
Read MoreAs per Section 7.19 of the ECBSRR-2015, the Election Commission of Bhutan hereby declares the results of the Interview and Examination (attached) conducted on 14th of April 2017 and 17th of April 2017 for the shortlisted candidates for the Post of Legal Officer in the Election Commission of Bhutan. Mr. Tshering
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.
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The Election Commission of Bhutan, with support from Save the Children Bhutan Office, recently fielded a team on a learning visit to Edinburgh, Scotland where the 62nd Sitting of the Scottish Youth Parliament (SYP) was being held on 25th to 26th March 2017. The Team led by Election Commissioner Deki
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan in accordance with Section 41 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Chapter 4 of the Election Commission of Bhutan Service Rules and Regulations hereby announces the SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES for the post of Legal Officer and Multi-Skilled Technician. Shortlisted Candidates for the
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Read MoreSealed rates are invited from authorized travel agents for air ticket for the following sector. Class : Economy class Number of Pax : 1 (One). (Mr. Sangay Dendup) Type of Airline : Mention the name of Airline & Airport and Itinerary clearly Sector & Dates Paro-Bangkok : 2 May 2017 Bangkok- Male,
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 accordance with Section 41 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Chapter 4 of the Election Commission of Bhutan Service Rules and Regulations 2015 hereby announces the following vacancies: Sl # Post No of Slots Position Level Qualification Place of Posting 1 Legal Officer 1 P5 Bachelor's Degree in LLB with
Read MoreThis has reference to the announcement made in Kuensel dated 18th March 2017 regarding the Supply of Server Equipment, Printing of Posters and Heating System. The Addendum is only for Technical Specification for the Supply and Installation of Server Equipment. However, the deadline for the submission of tender remains the same,
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The Election Commission of Bhutan through the Volunteer-VOICE (Volunteers for Voter Information, Communication and Education), as a part of Civic Education for communities with the engagement of volunteers, is conducting a Training of Trainers (ToT) Programme for 15 registered volunteers from 20th to 22nd of March 2017 at BCP-NC hall,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to invite sealed quotation from the licensed suppliers for the supply of Server Equipment, Printing of Posters and Heating Systems. The last day for tender submission is on 19th April 2017 at 1200 hours. Standard Bidding Documents [word] Annexure I Annexure II Annexure III All Annexures
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Election Commissioner Ugyen Chewang and the Head of AFD Thinley Jamtsho is attending the 2017 Executive Board Meeting and General Assembly of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) in Philippines. The meeting is hosted by the Commission of Elections, Philippines under the theme "Gender Mainstreaming and Social Inclusiveness in Elections". The meeting
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 would like to inform the general public that in accordance with the provisions of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan and the Electoral Laws, the Third Parliamentary Elections 2018, including elections to the National Council and the National Assembly, are due to be conducted
Read MoreDownload FLT Result here ANNOUNCEMENT The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to declare the Result of Test of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills conducted recently for 60 Vacant Demkhongs and Bye-Election in Dangchhu Gewog. Out of the total 56 who registered for the Test, 50 showed up to take the test 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-Election for the post of Gup in Dangchhu Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag with due
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After the successful conduction of the Second Local Government Elections 2016, to further enhanced and improved the electoral process accordingly, the Election Commission of Bhutan conducted "The Learning From Experience Programme (LEP)" of LG Elections 2016 with various stakeholders to collect their feedback and recommendations from field experience. Heads of Department and
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:
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On the 9th Local Government Chairperson's Conference-Towards Greater Decentralization & Participatory Governance, the Election Commission of Bhutan was represented by Dasho Deki Pema, Hon'ble Election Commissioner of Bhutan. Speaking to the Local Leaders, Hon'ble Election Commissioner highlighted the importance of role of Local Governments in building Democracy. Hon'ble Election Commissioner also discussed
Read MoreThe Election Commission is pleased to inform the general public that the Second Session of the First BCP Parliament was successfully conducted from 3rd to 6th of January 2017 preceded by an orientation programme. The agenda points for the Session were sent by the Democracy Clubs to ECB through their respective
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The Opening of Second Session of the Bhutan Children's Parliament was graced by the His Excellency the Chief Justice of Bhutan, Royal Court of Justice of Bhutan. His Excellency highlighted that the laws of the country is to regulate the conduct of Societies and its pledge to endeavor in perpetuating
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The Members of Bhutan Children's Parliament in Interactive Sessions with the different Youth Committees like Harmony Youth Volunteers, Youth Initiative Members, Police Youth Partnership Programme, Young Volunteers in Action, Bhutan GNH Youth and Clean Samtse
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Hon'ble Minister for Education Lyonpo Norbu Wangchuk interacted with the student-members and responded to various questions. Lyonpo highlighted on the various initiatives of the education such as the central schools, curriculum and teacher development.
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The Second Session of the Bhutan Children's Parliament (BCP-NA & BCP-NC) commenced on the auspicious 28th Day of the 10th Month of the Fire Male Monkey Year corresponding to 26th of December 2016 in the Great Fourth Auditorium, Democracy House. The session began with oath taking ceremony and awarding of certificates
Read MoreThe Bhutan Children’s Parliament (BCP) annual programme commenced at the Democracy House in Kawangjangsa with the 3 dayspre-Session orientation programme from 26th to 29th of December 2016. During the Orientation, the Members of the BCP (MBCP) will be briefed on various aspects of the Electoral System and have the opportunity
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On Behalf of His Majesty the King, the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan granted 10 years Service Award to 8 Election Officials who had served from 2006 to 2016. The Hon'ble CEC said, Officials now have a great role to play and the award is granted to motivate them further.
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The Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan appointed the former Head of the Department of Electoral Registration & Delimitation, Sonam Tobgyal as the new Head of Department of Election, former Head of the Department of Election, Phub Dorji as the new Head of the Department of Civic & Electoral Training and
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A team of Supporting Staff from the Dzongkhag Election Offices and the Election Commission of Bhutan are on Training on Dzongkha Development in Dungkhag Conference Hall of Phuentshogling. The training duration if from 05th of Dec 2016 to 07th of Dec 2016, and the team will be trained on topics like Dzongkha
Read MorePages : 8 Pages Language: Dzongkha/English Issue : May-August 2016 Download: CLICK HERE
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The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to invite sealed bids from the eligible license holders for the purchase of air tickets as per the following terms and conditions. Sl# No. Pax Sector/Route Class/Type 01 5 Paro-Delhi-Paro E-Class 02 1 Paro-Bangkok-Male-Bangkok-Paro J-Class Tenders should be submitted before 12:00 AM on 30th of November, 2016 and it will be opened on the same day
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 is honoured to report to the People of Bhutan that the historic Second Local Government Elections 2016 has been successfully conducted with the Poll Days for the First Phase in three Thromdes on 25th of January 2016, the Second Phase (20 Dzongkhag Thromdes, 205 Gewog
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 would like to invite sealed bids from the eligible license holders for the purchase of air tickets as per the following details given below: Sl# No. Pax Date Sector/Route Class/Type 01 12 12/11/2016 Paro-Bangkok E-Class 02 12 13/11/2016 Bangkok-Copenhagen E-Class 03 12 19/11/2016 Copenhagen-Bangkok E-Class 04 12 20/11/2016 Bangkok-Paro E-Class 05 01 13/11/2016 Beijing-Copenhagen E-Class Tenders should be submitted before 1:00 AM on 25th of October, 2016 and it will be opened on the same day at
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) is in the process of conducting the Learning from Experience Programme starting with the Electoral Officers who were on election duty for the Second Phase of the Second Local Government Elections. The National Observers will be attending the Programme from 17th to 18th of October
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The general public are advised that,as notified vide letter No:ECB/NOTIF-01/2016/647 dated 5th of October 2016, the Poll Day for the re-Election in the 13 Local Government Demkhongs with tied results and the re-Poll in Atola Chiwog, Thangrong Gewog of Monggar Dzongkhag will be on 21st of October 2016. All the valid Postal
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
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