Ensuring Free and Fair Elections and Referendums
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
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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
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 would like to invite sealed tenders from the eligible bidders for the printing & supply of Posters, Banners & Placards as per the specifications & details mentioned in the Tender Document; Sl. No. Particulars Specification Quantity Rate (Nu) Remarks 01 Posters 28” x 19” 80 Nos. 02 Banners 3m x 1m 2 Nos. 03 Placards A5 size 2400 Nos. TERMS AND CONDITIONS. All bids must
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 MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is honoured to inform the People of Bhutan that the Second Local Government Elections have been successfully completed with the Polls of the Second Phase being conducted yesterday, the 27th of September 2016. Total Posts and Candidates The elective offices in the Local Governments that elections were
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 would like to inform the general public that in order to ensure that the electorate are well-informed on the Candidates and able to make a meaningful choice as well as to facilitate Candidates to effectively communicate and present their manifestoes
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 would like to once again remind all registered eligible Voters that the Voter Photo Identity Card (VPIC) issued by the Election Commission of Bhutan shall be the one and only valid document for identification of voters at the polling stations during the Poll Day on
Read More[English Translation for reference purposes only] The Election Commission would like to inform the general public and electorate of the North Thimphu_Kawang_Lingzhi_Naro_Soe National Assembly Demkhong of Thimphu Dzongkhag on the receipt of letter No. NAB/ACP-18/2016/163 dated 22nd of August 2016 from the Hon’ble Speaker of the Parliament of Bhutan, informing that the said Demkhong has fallen vacant as of 11th of August 2016 upon resignation
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 would like to inform the general public that subsequent to the Scrutiny of nominations of Candidates on 1stof September 2016 and the last date for withdrawal of candidature on 3rd of September the information related to the Candidates in the elections to Gewog Tshogde of
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[English Translation for reference purposes only] This is to notify the general public thatfurther to the notification calling the Second Phase of Second Local Government Election 2016 thenomination process through the Zomdus at the Chiwog/village levelsstarted from 11th of August with the last Zomdu beingheld on 28th of August 2016. With regard
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 MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan calls the Second Local Government Elections, today, 9th of August 2016 with due respect to the Supreme Court of Bhutan’s Writ No.: Ngoentho (54)/2016/1561 dated 5th of August 2016. The Writ states that as per Article 1(11) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan “The
Read MoreNOTIFICATION Local Government Elections, 2016: Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan
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The Election Commissioner Dasho Ugyen Chewang leading a three member delegation from Election Commission of Bhutan is attending the Seventh Meeting of The Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA)held in Maldives from August2nd to 4th of August 2016 on the theme “Technology for Credible Elections”. The meeting will
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to declare the Result of Test of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills conducted on 19th of July,2016 and notify that the Results may be viewed at the Election Commission Head Office Thimphu, concerned Dzongkhag Election Offices or be downloaded from http://www.election-bhutan.org.bt/ A total
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to invite sealed tenders from the eligible bidders for the purchase of the following items as per the specifications & details mentioned in the Tender Document; Furniture [Download Bidding Document] Sound System & LED HD Screen [Download Bidding Document] Tenders should be submitted before 12:30 AM
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
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With immense happiness and pride, Officers and Staff of the Election Commission of Bhutan offer heartfelt congratulations to Hon’ble Election Commissioners Dasho Ugyen Chewang and Dasho Deki Pema for receiving the well-deserved Kabney Patang and Geyn tag on 14 July 2016. We are delighted and deeply honoured by the prestigious award
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 Election Commission of Bhutan would like to invite sealed tenders from the eligible & qualified bidders for the pruchase of air tickets as per the following sector/routes; Sl. No. Sector/Route Class / Type 01 Paro-Srilangka-Paro E-Class 02 Paro-Katmandu-Paro E-Class 03 Paro-Male-Bangkok - Paro E-Class & J-Class 04 Paro-Jakarta-Paro J-Class Sealed tenders should reach this office on or before 12:00 am of July 7th, 2016 and
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in modification to announcement No. ECB/NOTIF-01/2016/4115 dated 16th of May 2016, hereby notifies the general public that the issuance of Notification calling the phase 2 Local Government Elections shall be postponed to a date after 28th of July 2016. Issued on the 29th of Day of
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 would like to invite sealed tenders from the eligible & qualified bidders for the FY: 2016-2017 as follows; Supply of Office Stationery, Toners & electrical items Bidding Document Supply of Vehicle Spare parts, Maintenance and Tyres & tubes Bidding Document Supply of Election materials Bidding Document Supply of Catering Services Bidding Document Sealed tenders
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 is pleased to invite sealed quotation from the Valid Trade License Holders to print andsupply the below mentioned items. Sl. No. Particulars Qty Remarks 01 Election Diary Book 500 Nos. 02 Election Diary Pen with Print 500 Nos. TERMS AND CONDITIONS The price quoted shall be in Ngultrums and CIF Thimphu. The payment will be released after
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, under Section 196 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby announces that the Notification calling electionsto the Local Governments in 205 gewogs of the twenty dzongkhags, 16 Dzongkhag Thromdes, 18 Dzongkhag Yenlag Thromdes will be issued on 7th of June 2016.
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan started, today, the training programme for the Electoral Officers who will be deputed on election duty for the Second Local Government Election as Returning Officers, National Observers and Micro Observers. The training programme will be held for three batches of officers from 13th -15th, 16th
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan invites all members of the general public to the Open House Voter Education Programme to be held for the next 5 Tuesdays i.e on 24th of May 2016; 31st of May 2016; 7th of June 2016; 14th of June 2016 and 21st of June 2016 from
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to invite sealed quotations from the licensed suppliers for the supply of the following items. Sl.No. Component Details Qty 01 Layer 2 POE Switch - 24 ports 10/100/1000 BaseT + 4 SFP - POE + Ports, 4XSFP Ports - Switching Capacity of 56 Gbps - POE Budget 360 Watts 2 02 Wireless Access Points - Compatible with
Read MoreTwo Representatives each from the Five Registered Political Parties and Election Commission of Bhutan are attending a Seminar-Workshop on Leadership and Management in Good Governance from 6th -12th of April 2016 in Manila, Philippines organized by Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) in partnership with Bhutan Democracy Dialogue (BDD) and Industrial
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to invite sealed quotation from the licensed suppliers for the supply of the following Sl No. Tender Particular Division Concerned 01 Procurement & Supply of Library Books AFD,ECB Documents containing details requirements / Specifications will be available for sale on payment of Nu. 300.00 each (non-refundable) from the Administration and
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 terms and conditions Sl# No. Pax Date Sector Class/Type Remarks 01 2 06/04/2016 Paro-Bangkok J-Class & E-Class 02 2 08/04/2016 Bangkok-Incheon J-Class & E-Class Arrival Time to Incheon is to be after 3 PM (Korean Time) 03 2 14/04/2016 Incheon-Bangkok-Paro J-Class & E-Class Terms and Conditions All bids must
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]
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is honoured to inform the people of Bhutan that the Second Local Government Elections have started off successfully with the Polls of Phase 1 in the three Dzongkhag Thromdes of Gelegphu, Phuentshogling and Thimphu conducted yesterday, 25th of January 2016. The three Dzongkhag Thromdes
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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 MoreName CID Download Chhukha Dzongkhag Thromde Tsheten Dorji 10203000034 Uttar Kumar Rai 10211001285 Sarpang Dzongkhag Thromde Harka Bdr. Gurung 11306001479 Tikaram Kafley 11805000135 Tshering Norbu 11505003433 Thimphu Dzongkhag Thromde Kinlay Dorjee 11410000297
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan celebrates its 10th Anniversary today, 16th of January 2016 at the small in-house celebration attended by the Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner, the Election Commissioners, Secretary and the Officials of ECB’s Head Office as well as Officials of Thimphu Dzongkhag Election Office. The Electoral Documents revised in
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 First Session of Bhutan Children’s Parliament concludes today, the 8th of January 2016 in The Great Fourth Auditorium of Democracy House in Kawangjangsa, Thimphu The Ceremony with the Members of Bhutan Children’s Parliament was graced by the Works and Human Settlement Minister Her Excellency Lyonpo Dorji Choden who is also
Read MoreApropos the article “Did ECB breach Election Act?” in the Kuensel issue of 2nd January 2016, the ECB would like to reassure the general public that there has been neither a violation of the Electoral Laws nor any inconsistency. While such a conclusion is implied based on an incomplete reading 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
Read MoreThe ECB is honoured to inform the Nation that the First Sitting of the First Session of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament was inaugurated today, the 4th of January 2016 in The Great Fourth Auditorium of Democracy House in Kawangjangsa, Thimphu The Ceremony with the Members of Bhutan Children’s Parliament was graced
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The First Session of the Bhutan Children Parliament (BCP) commenced at the Democracy House in Kawajangsa with the 3 day orientation programme from 29th till 31st of December 2015. During the Orientation, the Members of the BCP (MBCP) will be briefed on various aspects of the Bhutanese Democracy and electoral
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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, under Section 196 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby announces that the Notification calling the elections in (1) Gelegphu Thromde of Sarpang Dzongkhag, (2) Phuentshogling Thromde of Chhukha Dzongkhag and (3) Thimphu Thromde of Thimphu Dzongkhag shall be issued on
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to release vide Notification No. ECB/NOTIF-1/2015/2309 dated 15th of December 2015, the Draft Electoral Roll for the Thromdes of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu. The Electoral Laws require the Draft Electoral Roll to be published for public inspection and verification by the voters before the
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, 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 vacancy for: Sl. No Post No. of slot Position level Place of Posting Remarks 1. Security Guard 2 ESP Head Quarter Preference will be given
Read MoreFinal FLT Results for Three Dzongkhag Thromdes of Gelegphu, Phuentshogling and Thimphu (Held on 7th of December 2015) Sl. No Dzongkhag Thromde Name Name (Dzongkha) CID No. DoB Written (60) Viva Voce (40) Total (100) Remarks 1 Chhukha Phuentshogling Damcho Tshering དམ་ཆོས་ ཚེ་རིང། 11003000041 1/1/1962 49 35 84 Passed 2 Mani Kumar Rai མ་ནི་ ཀུ་མར་ རའི། 10211001377 5/7/1983 55 30.0 85 Passed 3 Nirkanta Bhujel ནིར་'ཀཱན་རྟ་ བུ་ཇེལ། 10212000057 9/7/1968 23 13 36 Fail 4 Pravath Rai པྲཱ་བཱཏ་ རའི། 20201000359 1/1/1988 46 22.0 68 Passed 5 Renuka Rai རེ་ནུ་ཀ་ རའི། 20201000265 1/1/1987 52 27 79 Passed 6 Tshewang Dorji ཚེ་་དབང་ རྡོེ། 11203003087 1/1/1969 45.0 35.7 81 Passed 7 Sarpang Gelegphu Chimi འཆི་མེད། 11306001774 1/1/1974 37.5 24 62 Passed 8 Damber Bdr. Monger གྲམ་བར་ བྷ་དུར་ མང་གར། 11306002120 1/1/1964 46 24 70 Passed 9 Dil Bdr. Pradhan དིལ་ བྷ་དུར་ པར་དན། 21306000202 1/1/1974 34.2 24 58 Passed 10 Rudra Mani Dulal རུ་ད་ར་ མ་ནི
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
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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 7th of December 2015 for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Risoomgang Demkhong of Shompangkha Gewog
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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It is with the greatest pride and honor that the ECB family received Her Majesty The Gyaltsuen for the sacred inauguration of the Democracy House today, the 25th of November 2015. The Democracy House is dedicated to the 60th Birth Anniversary of the Father of Bhutanese Democracy, His Majesty the Fourth
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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
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A team of 15 officials from the Dzongkhag Election Offices and the Election Commission of Bhutan are in Vrije Universiteit, Amsterdam, The Netherlands for training on Mapping, GIS operations and Fundamentals as Election Management tools. They will also be visiting the Electoral Council, The Netherlands’ Cadastre, Land Registry, Statistical Bureau and
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
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The Danish Institute for Parties and Democracy (DIPD) in partnership with the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) organized a half day seminar on “Political Parties Finding Solutions Together-as Bhutanese First” on 16th of November 2015. The seminar was graced by the former Chief Election Commissioner, Dasho Kunzang Wangdi as the Chief
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 announce the shortlisted candidates for the following posts. Personal Assistant Messenger NOTE: The dates for the interview for the above shortlisted candidates will be announced soon.
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 vacancy for: Sl No Post No. of Slot Position Level Qualification Place of Posting 1 Personal Assistant 1 s5 Class XII passed. Preference will
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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 for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Booso_Zeri Tshogpa Demkhong of Saephu Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag with Polls
Read MoreElection Commissioner Deki Pema, accompanied by the Research Officer, Govinda Subedi, left this morning to attend the Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Sri Lankan’s Department of Election, and the 6th Meeting of the Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) and South Asia Disability Dialogue in Colombo, Sri Lanka, to
Read MoreHon’ble Chief Election Commissioner Dasho Chogyal Dago Rigdzin, accompanied by the Chief Election Officer, Phub Dorji, left this morning to attend the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) Executive Board Members Meeting in New Delhi, India, scheduled on 14th till 17th of September 2015. The meeting will be followed by the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) will be celebrating the second National Voters' Day (NVD) on 15th of September 2015 coinciding with International Democracy Day, on the theme “Women in Our Democracy” in all 20 Dzongkhags. An elaborate function to mark the NVD is being held in Dewathang, Samdrup Jongkhar
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform that the Polls for the BCP (NA & NC) to the 153 Democracy Clubs in the twenty Dzongkhags were successfully conducted yesterday, the 12th of September 2015. A total of 63 out of the 293 candidates who contested the elections have been
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, 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 for the post of Gup in Dekiling Gewog under Sarpang Dzongkhag with Polls held on 9th of September 2015. The details
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 is pleased to announce the elections to Bhutan Children’s Parliament (BCP) with Poll Day on 12th of September 2015 in the concerned schools when the members of the 153 registered Democracy Clubs in the Country will be voting for their representatives in the BCP. The Bhutan
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) conducted a two day meeting with the Dzongkhag Electoral Officers from 31st of August 2015 to 1st of September 2015. The meeting was chaired by the Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner and attended by the Election Commissioners, Secretary and officials from the Head Office and the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan in collaboration with the International IDEA is conducting a Multi-Stakeholder Workshop on Civic and Voter Education Strategies from 27th and 28th of August 2015 in Paro. The workshop is being attended by the 20 Dzongkhag Electoral Officers, representatives from relevant Civil Society Organizations and International partners. The
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 Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas in Phootsena_NgatseChiwog of Gakiling Gewog under Haa Dzongkhag and in Kachhen_Kuchhen 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- 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 Delimitation Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the issuance of the Final Delimitation Order upon completion of the delimitation of the Dzongkhag Thromde Tshogde Tshogpa Demkhongs of the 15 Dzongkhag Thromdes of Bumthang, Dagana, Gasa, Haa, Lhuentse, Monggar, Paro, Punakha, Samtse, Trashigang, Trashi Yangtse, Trongsa, Tsirang, Wangdue Phodrang
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 MoreAs per Article 24 (4) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan and Sections 17 and 86 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, and following from the decision/resolution of the 5th session of the Second Parliament of Bhutan on establishment of Dzongkhag Thromdes, the Delimitation Commission
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 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 2010 hereby re-announces the vacancy for: Sl. No Post No. of slot Position level Qualification Place of Posting 1 Audio Visual Technician 1 S2 Diploma/ Certificate in Audio
Read MoreThe Children and Teachers of 153 Democracy Clubs of Schools and Officers of the Twenty Dzongkhags and the Election Commission of Bhutan with sense of great pride inform the people of the Kingdom of Bhutan that the Constitution of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament (BCP) was adopted on the auspicious 2nd
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan will be hosting the Ceremony of Signing of the Constitution of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament (BCP) by the Student Representatives of the 153 Democracy Clubs in the Country in the sacred Kuenray of Punakha Dzong on 2nd of June 2015. The Democracy Clubs were established as
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Election Commissioner Aum Deki Pema, will be attending the 1st Seoul International Forum on Elections 2015 on 13th and 14th May 2015. The Forum 2015 will be focusing on three themes: The Current Status of ODA Dedicated to Democracy and Elections; Promoting the Political Rights of Minorities ; and The Role of Political Parties
Read MoreThe shortlisted candidates shall report to the Election Commission of Bhutan for interview on 13th of May, 2015, Wednesday at 10:00 AM with your original documents. Please contact HRD at 351402 during office hours Shortlisted candidates for post of Messenger Sl# Name CIDNo Contact No Cl-X marks (%) Remarks 1 Pema Gyeltshen 11513001780 17433208 65.33 Shortlisted 2 Sonam Choden 11506004021 17883576 62.83 Shortlisted 3 Sangay Tenzin 10602001325 17522749 62.83 Shortlisted 4 Rinchen Letho 12001001683 17666915 62.4 Shortlisted 5 Naki 11608003631 17816112 62.33 Shortlisted 6 Dhan Maya Tamang 11809001603 17828006/ 77409382 59.66 7 Dawa Tshering 10906001850 17699643 57.8 8 Lungten Pelmo 11902001294 17445195 56.5 9 Nim Dem 10310000798 17893364 56.5 10 Yeshi Lhaden 10503000041 17966577/ 17430054 56.2 11 Sherab
Read MoreThe 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) workshop for 20 registered volunteers from 22nd of April till 24th of April 2015 at
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 2010 hereby announces the following vacancies: Sl. No Post No. of slot Position level Qualification Place of Posting 1 Audio Visual Technician 1 S2 5 years experience with
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 MoreHon’ble Chief Election Commissioner Dasho Kunzang Wangdi, accompanied by the Dzongkhag Electoral Officer of Trashigang, Tshering Phuntsho, left this morning to attend the 2nd Asian Electoral Stakeholder Forum in Dili, Timor-Leste, scheduled on 18th and 19th March 2015. The 2nd Asian Electoral Stakeholder Forum in Dili, Timor-Leste, is supported by The Asian
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 hereby declares, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Results of the Bye-Elections for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Brekha_Merengzor Demkhong, Khaling Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag and Gup in Monggar Demkhong under Monggar
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 (ECB) organized its 4th Conference at Gelegphu from 14th to 16th of January, 2015 on the theme “Taking Stock of ECB Programmes Since Inception”. The main purpose of the Conference was to review together the various programmes being undertaken and further prepare for the Local Government
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 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. It
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) in the Seminar conducted today presented highlights and Released (1) the Report on the Study of the Determinants of Voter’s Choice and Women’s Participation in Elective Offices that was undertaken by the Commission earlier this year and (2) the Workshop Report of the Regional
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 5th Meeting of the Forum of Electoral Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) was held on the 29th and 30th of November, 2014 at Kathmandu, Nepal attended by eight Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) of South Asia on the theme “Campaign Finance”. The Resolution Adopted at the 5th FEMBoSA meeting
Read MoreThe Chief Election Commissioner of Election Commission of Bhutan will lead a two member delegation to attend the Fifth Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBoSA) Kathmandu to be held in Kathmandu on November 29th and 30th on the theme Regulating Election Campaign Finance: Ensuring Free and Fair
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan as per Chapter 4, Section 11 of Election Commission of Bhutan Service Rules and Regulations 2010, inducted replacement Officers as notified earlier. Orientation program for them were conducted from 5th to 18th of November, 2014 at the Head Office of Election Commission of Bhutan to
Read MoreThe Five Registered Political Parties of Bhutan established the Bhutan Democracy Dialogue (BDD) with the signing of the Charter for Bhutan Democracy Dialogue (BDD) with the Election Commission of Bhutan, this noon. The BDD, is an initiative conceptualized jointly by all the Registered Political Parties as a forum for facilitating, nurturing
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 collaboration with the International IDEA has conducted a Workshop on Political Finance Regulation from 4th of November till 6th of November 2014 at Namsey Chholing Resort, Paro. The participants included Member of Parliaments, Candidates, Sr. Party Executives and Treasurer of the Parties. The workshop discussed
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 Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) during its General Assembly being held in Delhi from 29th of October, 2014 elected Bhutan on the Executive Board along-with the Central Election Commission of Mongolia and NEC of Republic of Korea with the Election Commission of India as the Chair and Election Management
Read MoreElection Commissioner Chogyal Dago Rigdzin leads a two person Bhutanese delegation comprising of Dzongkhag Electoral Officer of Dzongkhag Administration, Thimphu Choni Dorji and left on 28th of October 2014 to attend the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) General Assembly at New Delhi to be held from 29th -31st of October, 2014 at the
Read MoreSelected Candidates for the following post shall report to the Election Commission of Bhutan on 31st of October 2014 at 9:30 AM, Click the links below to view in detail: Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer Messenger Security Guard Training Coordinator
Read MoreShortlisted candidates for VIVA shall report to the Election Commission of Bhutan on 24th of October 2014 at 10 AM, along with your original documents. Click the links below to view in detail: Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer Messenger Security Guard Training Coordinator
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Read MoreHon’ble Chief Election Commissioner Dasho Kunzang Wangdi accompanied by a Senior Officer, left on 17th of October 2014 to attend the “SAARC Regional Experience Sharing Workshop” at New Delhi on 20th of October 2014 organized by Election Commission of India and UNDP to share experiences on Democracy and Election Management 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 Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Namdagling Chiwog of Dechhenling Gewog under
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan held a two-day Consultation Meeting on Determinants of Voter’s Choice and Ways to Facilitate Women’s Participation in Elective Offices amongst the Election Commissions of South Asia from 14th -15th of October at Paro. The meeting was attended by representatives from the Election Management Bodies of
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