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Read MoreRe-Elections in the Local Government Demkhongs where the highest number of votes received were equal (Tied)
The ElectionCommissionofBhutan,in pursuance to Section 463 of the Election Act of Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby calls Re-Elections in the following 13 Demkhongs, where the results of the second phase of the Local Government Elections with polls on 27th of September 2016, were Tied. Sl. No Dzongkhag Gewog Chiwog Name Sex Post 1 Chhukha Chapchha Bunakha PasangTshering M Tshogpa Yanki F 2 Dagana Dorona Gewog Kamal DhojRai M Mangmi SomBahadurRai M Gesarling Tashithang KhargaBahadurSubba M Tshogpa UgyenDorji M Khebisa Thongmgang Sherpa F Tshogpa Sonam Tashi M Thromde Jigme Dorji M Thromde Ngotshab PasangWangdi M 3 Monggar Shermuhoong Gangmoong KingaWangpo M Tshogpa Sonam M 4 Pema
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The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan
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 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Polls Second Phase of the Second Local Government Elections
The 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 MoreNotification: Prohibition of Campaign for the Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections
This is for kind information of the general public that 48 hoursbefore Poll Dayis the “No Campaign Period” under the Laws. It will startfrom 9:00 am of 25th of September 2016till the closure of the Pollsin all 205 Gewogs, Samdrup Jongkhar ThromdeTshogdeand 13 Dzongkhag Thromde Ngotshabs of Bumthang, Dagana, Haa,
Read MoreNotification: Poll Day of the 205 Gewog Tshogde , Samdrup Jongkhar ThromdeTshogdeand 13 Dzongkhag Thromde Ngotshabs
This is for kind information of the general public that Tuesday, 27th of September 2016 is the Poll Day for Elections in the Gewog Tshogde of 205 Gewogs, Samdrup Jongkhar Thromde Tshogde and 13 Dzongkhag Thromde Ngotshabs of Bumthang, Dagana, Haa, Lhuentse, Paro, Punakha, Samtse, Trashigang, Trashi Yangtse, Trongsa, Tsirang,
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[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
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[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 MoreNOTIFICATION: Public Debate for the Thrompon Candidates for Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag Thromde
The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify the general public that the Public Debate for the Thrompon Candidates for Samdrup Jongkhar Dzongkhag Thromde Election shall be conducted in collaboration with the BBS TV, for the contesting candidates on Saturday, 17th of September 2016 at the Dzongkhag Tshogdue Hall
Read MorePUBLIC ADVISORY
The 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
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[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 MoreNOTIFICATION: Asset Declarations and Affidavits of the candidates contesting in the ongoing Local Government Elections 2016
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 213 and 214 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, would like to inform the general public that the Asset Declarations and Affidavits of the candidates contesting in the ongoing Local Government Elections 2016 are posted on the
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The 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 MoreNOTIFICATION: Issuance of the Final Electoral Roll for the Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections 2016
The Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF/-01/2016/193 dated 9th of August 2016 and as required under Section 34 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 is pleased to hereby issue the Final Electoral Roll for the Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections 2016. The Final
Read MoreNOTIFICATION
In accordance with Section 204 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Candidate- Nominees for the Second Phase of the Local Government Elections 2016 and the general Public are hereby notified that contact details of the Returning Officers and location of their Offices are as given
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The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify the general public that with full respect to Kaja the interpretation letter No.: Ngon Tho (54)-2016/1651 dated 15th of August 2016 on the Writ No.: Ngon Tho (54)-2016/1561 dated 5th of August 2016 from the Supreme Court of Bhutan, this notification
Read MorePress Release: Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan
The 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: Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan
NOTIFICATION Local Government Elections, 2016: Second Phase of Second Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan
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7th Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asian (FEMBoSA)Countries in Maldives
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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test, 2016
The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to declare the Result of Test of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills conducted 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 MoreTENDER INVITING QUOTATION
The 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 MoreIssuance of the Draft Electoral Roll and Postal Voters List for the Second Phase of the Local Government Elections 2016 for Public Inspection and Filing of Claims and Objections
The Election Commission of Bhutan as required under Section 112 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Section 4.1 of the Postal Ballots Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2013, is pleased to notify the general public that the Draft Electoral Roll and Postal
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NEWS RELEASE
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 MoreNOTIFICATION: Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test(FLT)
The Election Commission of Bhutan having received many applications for Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test(FLT) from the Dzongkhags for Local Government Election,2016, would like to facilitate the interested candidates by conducting one more round of FLT to be conducted in one test center in each Dzongkhag. The Election Commission
Read MoreTENDER INVITING QUOTATION
The 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 MoreAnnouncement
The 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 MoreDELIMITATION: Release of the Revised Atlas of the Local Government Demkhongs, 2016
The Delimitation Commission of Bhutan, under Sections 97 and 98 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008,hereby notifies the general public on the revision of the boundary and the territorial extent of the Chiwogs subsequent to the declaration of the 16 Dzongkhag Thromdes and 20 Yenlag Thromdes
Read MoreTENDER INVITING QUOTATION
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test, 2016
The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to declare the Result of Test of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills conducted for 205 Gewogs and 17 Dzongkhag Thromdes on 30th April,2016. Out of the total 5041 who registered for the Test, 3513 took the Test (1054 were Female and 2459 Male). A
Read MoreNOTICE INVITING TENDER
The 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 MoreDraft Electoral Roll and Draft Postal Voters List for the Second Phase of the Local Government Elections 2016: Issued for Public Inspection and Filing of Claims and Objections
The Election Commission of Bhutan as required under Section 112 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Section 4.1 of the Postal Ballots Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2013, is pleased to notify the public that the Draft Electoral Roll and Draft Postal
Read MoreSecond Phase of the Second Local Government Elections, 2016
The 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 MoreTraining for the Electoral Officials
The 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 MoreVoter Education Programme
The 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 MoreTender Inviting Quotation
The 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 MoreSeminar-Workshop on Leadership and Management in Good Governance
Two 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 MoreTender Inviting Quotation
The 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 MoreInviting of Air Ticketing Quotation
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 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 MoreConduct of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test, 2016
The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that the Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test will be conducted in 205 Gewogs & 17 Dzongkhag Thromdesfor the Second Local Government Election, 2016 as per the schedule given here under: (1) Last Date of submission of Application Form
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Final Delimitation Order of Denchhi Thromde of Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag.
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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Thromde Elections
The 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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Declaration of the Results of the Dzongkhag Thromde Elections of Gelegphu, Phuentshogling and Thimphu Dzongkhags
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 MorePoll Day of the Thromde Elections
This is for kind information of the general public that Monday, 25th of January 2016 is the Poll Day for Elections in the three Dzongkhag Thromdes of Gelegphu, Phuentshogling and Thimphu. Therefore, in pursuance of Section 329 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, the Election Commission of
Read MoreCancellation of Nomination
It has come to the notice of the Election Commission of Bhutan that Tsheten Dorji, a Thrompon candidate of Phuentshogling Thromde, possessed a valid trade license as of the date of filing nomination which is in contradiction to the Section 163 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan,
Read MoreAsset Declaration for Thrompon candidates
Name 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 More10th Anniversary of the Election Commission of Bhutan
The 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 MoreDraft Delimitation Plan pertaining to Denchi, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag Thromde
The 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 Concluding Ceremony of Bhutan Children’s Parliament
The 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 MoreLooking Forward to The Lawful Second Local Government Elections
Apropos 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 MorePublic Debates for the Thrompon Candidates
The 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 First Session of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament
The 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)
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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Declaration of the Results of Bye-Election
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 MoreIssue of the Final Electoral Roll of the Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu Thromdes 2016
The 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 MoreThromde Elections 2016: Second Local Government Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance of Section 197 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, 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 MoreSecond Dzongkhag Thromde Elections under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2016
The 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 MoreRelease of the Draft Electoral Roll of the Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu Thromdes for Claims and Objections
The 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 MoreIssuance of the Draft Electoral Roll of the Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu Thromdes for Public Inspection and Filing of Claims and Objections
The Election Commission of Bhutan as required under Section 112 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, is pleased to notify the public that the Draft Electoral Roll for the Dzongkhag Thromdes of Thimphu, Phuentshogling and Gelegphu is hereby being issued for public inspection and filing of
Read MoreVacancy Announcement
The 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
Final 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 MoreNotification: Postal Ballot Registration
The 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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Declaration of the Results of Bye-Election
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 MoreBye-Election for the Post of Gup in Dramedtse Gewog under Monggar and Gakidling Gewog under Haa Dzongkhags
The 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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Consecration of Democracy House
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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Declaration of the Results of Bye-Election
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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Training on Mapping, GIS operations and Fundamentals as Election Management tools.
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 MoreConduct of Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test, 2015
The 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 MoreBye-Elections for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Risoomgang Chiwog of Shompangkha Gewog under Sarpang Dzongkhag
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye-Elections for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Risoomgang Chiwog of Shompangkha Gewog under
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Seminar on Political Parties Finding Solutions Together-as Bhutanese First
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 MoreBye-Elections for the Post of Gup in Langthil Gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye- Election for the post of Gup in Langthil Gewog under Trongsa Dzongkhag which has fallen vacant upon
Read MoreShortlisted candidates for the post of Messenger and Personal Assistant
The 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 MoreVacancy Announcement
The 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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Declaration of the Results of Bye-Election
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 MoreThe Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of the Department of Elections, and the 6th Meeting of the Forum of Election Management Bodies of South Asia (FEMBOSA) and South Asia Disability Dialogue
Election 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 MoreAssociation of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) Executive Board Members Meeting
Hon’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 MoreNational Voter’s Day
The 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 MoreDeclaration of Results of Bhutan Children’s Parliament (NA&NC) Elections
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament National Council (BCP-NC) Elections 2015
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Bhutan Children’s Parliament National Assembly (BCP-NA) Elections 2015
The 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 MoreBye-Elections for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Booso Zeri Chiwog of Saephu Gewog under Wangdue Phodrang Dzongkhag
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye- Elections for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Booso Zeri Chiwog of Saephu Gewog under Wangdue
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of Bye-Election
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 Gup in Dekiling Gewog under Sarpang Dzongkhag with Polls held on 9th of September 2015. The details
Read MoreFirst-ever Bhutan Children’s Parliament Election for the Post of BCP National Council and BCP National Assembly Members
The 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 MoreFirst-ever Bhutan Children’s Parliament Election for the Post of BCP National Council and BCP National Assembly Members
The 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 Meeting with the Dzongkhag Electoral Officers (DZEOs)
The 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 MoreMulti-Stakeholder Workshop on Civic and Voter Education Strategies
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of Bye-Election
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 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 MoreBye-Elections for the Post of Gup in Dekiling Gewog under Sarpang Dzongkhag
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009 hereby calls Bye- Election for the post of Gup in Dekiling Gewog under Sarpang Dzongkhag which has fallen vacant upon
Read MoreBye-Election Notification
The 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
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This 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-Election Notification
Bye-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
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The 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 MoreFinal Delimitation Order
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of Bye-Election
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 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 MorePublic Hearings
This 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
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Draft 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 MoreNews Release for Delimitation of Dzongkhag Thromdes
As 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 MoreNotification on Voter Photo Identity Card (VPIC)
The 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 MoreNotification on full Organizational Independence
The 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 MoreNotification regarding attestation of the Formal University Degree
The 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 MoreBye-Elections in Punakha and Samtse Dzongkhag
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the results of the Functional Literacy and Possession of Skills Test
The 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 MoreVacancy Announcement
The 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 MoreBhutan Children’s Parliament
The 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 MoreNews Release for the Press Conference Bhutan Children’s Parliament
The 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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1st Seoul International Forum on Elections
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 MoreShortlisted candidates for Messenger and Security Guard
The 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 MoreTraining of Trainers (Volunteers) Workshop
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) workshop for 20 registered volunteers from 22nd of April till 24th of April 2015 at
Read MoreVacancy Announcement
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of Bye-Election
As 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 More2nd Asian Electoral Stakeholder Forum in Dili, Timor-Leste
Hon’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 MoreBye-Elections for the Post of Gup in Monggar Gewog under Monggar Dzongkhag and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpas in Tandingang Chiwog of Tang Gewog under Bumthang Dzongkhag, Toedkor Chiwog of Laya Gewog under Gasa Dzongkhag and Gooyoom_La-Nangzor Chiwog of Chongshing Gewog under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Bye-Elections in Trashigang and Monggar Dzongkhags
The 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 MoreBye-Election for the Post of Gup in Monggar Gewog under Monggar Dzongkhag, and Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Brekha_Merengzor Chiwog of Khaling Gewog under Trashigang Dzongkhag
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls The Bye-Elections for the post of Gup in Monggar Gewog under Monggar Dzongkhag and Gewog
Read MoreNews Release- 4th ECB Conference, 2015
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of Bye-Election
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 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Haa and Sarpang Dzongkhag
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 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 MoreSeminar and Release of Reports on Study of the Determinants of Voter’s Choice and Women’s Participation in Elective Offices
The 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 MoreBye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Haa and Sarpang Dzongkhags
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Rangtse_Ta-Nga_Yokha Chiwog of Gakiling Gewog under
Read MoreTHE 5th MEETING OF THE FORUM OF ELECTION MANAGEMENT BODIES OF SOUTH ASIA (FEMBoSA)
The 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, Nepal
The 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
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The 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 MoreSigning of The Charter For Bhutan Democracy Dialogue
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of Bye-Election
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 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 MoreWorkshop on Political Finance Regulation
The 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 MoreDeclaration of the Results of Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Zhemgang Dzongkhag
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 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
The 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 MoreAssociation of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) General Assembly at New Delhi
Election 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 Vacant Posts
Selected 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
Shortlisted 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
Read MoreCounting process leaves delegates in awe – The Times of India
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Read MoreSAARC Regional Experience Sharing Workshop
Hon’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 MoreBye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Zhemgang Dzongkhags
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls Bye-Election for the post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Namdagling Chiwog of Dechhenling Gewog under
Read MoreConsultation Meeting on Determinants of Voter’s Choice and Ways to Facilitate Women’s Participation in Elective Offices amongst the Election Commissions of South Asia
The 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
Read MoreShortlisted Candidates for Written Test
Shortlisted candidates shall report to the Election Commission of Bhutan for written test on 21st of October 2014 at 10 AM, Please bring your Citizenship Identity Cards. Click the links below to view in detail: Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer Messenger Security Guard Training Coordinator
Read MoreNews Release-Fourth Informal Workshop, Langkawi, Malaysia.
Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner Dasho Kunzang Wangdi, accompanied by the Secretary of the Election Commission of Bhutan, left on 7th of October 2014 to attend the Fourth Informal Workshop of Chief Election Commissioners of South Asia, scheduled from 8th to 9th of October 2014 at Langkawi, Malaysia In the Workshop, the
Read MoreVacancy Announcement
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in accordance with section 41 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 and Chapter 4 of the ECBSRR, 2010 hereby announces the following vacancies since the former employees resigned from these posts: Sl. No Post No. of slot Position level Qualification Place of Posting 1 Dzongkhag Electoral Registration Officer 2 P5 Bachelor Degree
Read MoreNational Voters’ Day Celebration
The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) celebrated its First National Voters’ Day throughout the country on 15 th of September 2014 coinciding with the International Democracy Day. The Commission has decided to celebrate the day as per the Resolution passed during the Fourth Meeting of the Forum of Election Management
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The total number of eligible voters by the next local government election in 2016 will increase by 44,500. This is the number of youth coming of age, reaching 18 years, taking the total eligible voters to 426,290...read more
Read MoreTaking democratic values to remote villages
UN-Bhutan Plus: Taking democracy values to remote villages...read more,
Read MoreLost and Found
Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the concern individuals who have lost their driving license. The details are as below: Mr. Pema Wangdi, CID No. 11102003679, Mr. Jigme Tshewang, CID No. 11704002067, Mr. Kencho Dorji, CID No. 11907000651, Mr. Tara Bdr. Pradhan, CID No. 11309002608, Mr. Seebacher Franz(Austria), ID/card No. L 081242750, The above
Read MoreFOR COMMENTS
The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to share this DRAFT “Guidelines for Administration and Management of Support and Assistance provided to Registered Political Parties in the Kingdom of Bhutan for their Institutional Strengthening and Capacity Building, 2014”. Kindly send in your valuable comments to tshewangp@gmail.com for incorporation to be adopted
Read MoreClosing Remarks of the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan
Closing Remarks of the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan Seminar on Lessons Learnt from the Study Tour to Denmark by Political Parties of Bhutan 25th of July 2014 click here to view the Closing Remarks of the Chief Election Commissioner,
Read MoreOpening Statement of the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan
Election Commission of Bhutan Opening Statement of the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan Seminar on Lessons Learnt from the Study Tour to Denmark by Political Parties of Bhutan 25th of July 2014 Honoured Dignitaries, Members of diplomatic corps, Representative of International and Bilateral Offices, Members of Parliament, Members of Political Parties, Members of
Read MoreAppreciation to lopen Tshering and Team
Letter of Appreciation ! Dear Lopon Tshering and Team, We are very happy to go through your report regarding the activities carried out by Democracy Clubs of Schools under Trashigang Dzongkhag. We note with great sense of happiness that many Student Bodies have now Elections in their schools under your Dzongkhag. I would
Read MoreAppreciation to Aum Ugyen and Team
Letter of Appreciation! Dear Aum Ugen and Team, We are delighted to get the Snake and Ladder Game developed for use in Civic and Voter Education with special focus on Wangdue Dzongkhag. I would like on behalf of the Election Commission of Bhutan and on my own behalf extend our heartiest Congratulation to
Read MorePress Release
It is being observed that media reports have been citing delimitation as the reason for many problems associated with Gewog and Thromde Boundaries. For instance, it has been reported in Trongsa that some people’s loss of rural benefits and having to pay urban taxes was because of their being within
Read MoreExercising Your Choice In The Local Government Elections 2016
The Election Commission of Bhutan is in the process of planning and implementing the preparatory activities for conduct of Local Government Election in the Year 2016. We look forward to eligible Voters and those coming of age to be included in our Electoral Roll to participate in the Elections. Further, we
Read MoreNOTIFICATION
The Election Commission of Bhutan in continuation to its: (1) Communication No.: ECB/CEC-02/2013/2556 dated 21st of March 2013 addressed to the Secretary of Ministry of Education and copies endorsed to all registered Political Parties of Bhutan; and (2) Notification No.: ECB/PEF-8/2014/1977 dated 26th of May 2014 wherein Parties were required to
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Bye-Election in Nagya Gewog under Paro Dzongkhag
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, that Mr. Chundu Tshering of Rangzhin-Gang_Tshebji Chiwog, having secured 404 votes in the Bye-Election with Polls held on 30th of June 2014, is duly elected
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A three member delegation of the Bhutanese Election Commission (ECB) led by the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan, Dasho KunzangWangdi, returned from a visit to India. The delegation held discussion with Election Commission of India (ECI) to foster mutual cooperation and relations between the two Electoral Management Bodies (EMBs) on
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At the invitation of the Chief Election Commissioner of India His Excellency Shri V. S. Sampath, the Election Commissioner of Bhutan Dasho Kunzang Wangdi will lead a delegation on a four day visit to New Delhi, India on 4th of June 2014. During the visit the Bhutanese delegation would felicitate the
Read MoreBye-Election for the Post of Mangmi in Nagya Gewog under Paro Dzongkhag, 2014
In accordance with Section 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby call the Bye-Election for the post of Mangmi under Nagya Gewog of Paro
Read MoreReport on Functioning of Democracy Club in Schools (Student Body Election) in Trashigang Dzongkhag
Report on Functioning of Democracy Club in Schools (Student Body Election) in Trashigang Dzongkhag Compiled by Election Office, Trashigang...<<read more
Read MoreReport on the Status of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa as a Registered Political Party
The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that a review on the status of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) as a registered Political Entity was conducted as has been stated in the ECB Press Release No. ECB/CEC-PR/2013/4215 dated 17th of June 2013, when seven Candidates of
Read More2014 Government of India/RGoB Scholarship
The Royal Civil Service Commission is pleased to announce the availability of 135 slots under Government of India/RGOB Funding for the academic year 2014-15 as follows…read more>>
Read MoreNews Release on Election Management: Emerging Challenges
Two officials of the ECB has recently returned from a two week training on Election Management: Emerging Challenges at the India International Institute for Democracy and Election Management in New Delhi, India from 10th-23rd of April 2014. The Dzongkhag Election Officer of Monggar observed the conduct of the 8th Phase of
Read MoreV-VOICE (Volunteers for Voter Information, Communication and Education)
The Election Commission of Bhutan through the V-VOICE (Volunteers for Voter Information, Communication and Education), as a part of Civic Education for communities through engagement of volunteers, is conducting a Training of Trainers (ToT) workshop for 21 volunteers from 12th till 14th of May 2014 at Migmar Hotel, Thimphu. These participants
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FOR COMMENTS: The Election Commission of Bhutan has prepared this document on “Political Participation” incorporating feedback received during Learning from Experience Programme workshops carried out in 2013. Please send your feedback to: dawaten@hotmail.com Draft copies of the documents are shared with key stakeholders, for further comments. The same is placed herewith
Read MoreMore than Money & Men: Conducting Elections Amongst Eastern Himalayan Glaciers
Lunana is one of the most remote Gewogs in the country with tough geographical terrain and High Mountain passes. It is about 5200 meters above sea level. Lunana Gewog remains cut off from rest of the Dzongkhag for almost six months (starting from the month of December till May). It
Read MoreCEC visits Indonesia
Hon’ble Chief Election Commissioner Dasho Kunzang Wangdi, accompanied by a senior officer of ECB, left for Indonesia on 20th of April 2014. The center for Political Studies of Indonesian Institute of Science in collaboration with the Australian Electoral Commission (AEC) invited Dasho as a Guest Speaker for knowledge Sharing on Electoral Inclusiveness in the
Read MorePublic Announcement
The Election Commission of Bhutan is Happy to release the Report on Expenditures of the Second Parliamentary Elections in the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2013 for public scrutiny and information. The Second Parliamentary Elections in 2013, inclusive of the Bye-Election to Nanong-Shumar National Assembly Demkhong had a reserve budgetary provision of Nu.
Read MoreLok Sabha Elections 2014:
Lok Sabha Elections 2014: Poll panel asks websites to remove unlawful content | Latest News & Updates at Daily News & Analysis...read more
Read MoreAbility Bhutan Society
To, All Officials of Election Commission of Bhutan. The Ability Bhutan Society (ABS) will be observing the World Autism Awareness Day 2014 on 2nd of April at the Clock Tower commencing at 4:30 pm. All officials of the Election Commission of Bhutan are cordially invited to join in the Celebration. With regards (Kunzang Wangdi) Chairperson
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of Bye-Election
In accordance with Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare that Mr.Tshewang Duba, the single candidate contesting the Bye-Election was successfully elected in the Polls held on 31st of March 2014, for the Post of
Read MoreECB Cautionary Advice to Elected –Post –Holders in the Kingdom of Bhutan
To, All Elected -Post-Holders in Parliament and Local Government Bodies, The Kingdom of Bhutan. Subject: ECB Cautionary Advice to Elected –Post –Holders in the Kingdom of Bhutan The Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) would like to bring to your kind notice that since the conduct of the first Parliamentary and Local Government Elections under
Read MoreOrientation Programme
The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that five young officers joined the Commission on 4th of March 2014 on being selected through an ECB Officer Level Selection Examination conducted for more than 1000 applicants to fill up the vacancies. The five Election Commission Probationers are currently undergoing five
Read MoreECB Meets DEOs and TEOs
Since today’s youth and students are the future voters and candidates to elective offices under the Drugi Tsathrim Chhenmo, it is essential that they are not only fully knowledgeable but their interest to play an active and positive role in the democratic system is fostered in a positive way. The
Read MoreSharing of Information to Media
To, Hon'ble Election Commissioners, Secretary, Head of Department/Divisions/Senior Officers in ECB, Dzongkhag Electoral Officers It has been found that the Media have been approaching several contact points at the Election Commission of Bhutan on a given subject or information resulting in the uncoordinated and conflicting responses bordering to personal opinions. All may note that henceforth there
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of Elections and Bye-Elections to the Local Government in the Vacant Demkhongs, 2014
In accordance with Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare the Results of the Elections and Bye-Elections to the Local Government conducted in the vacant Demkhongs. The Elections were conducted in the 12 Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa
Read MoreTender inviting Quotation
The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to invite sealed quotation from the licensed suppliers for the supply of following items: 1. Desktop 2. Laptop 3. Photo Copier 4. Printer Click here for more detail
Read MoreVacancy Announcement
The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce the vacancy for the following post: 1.Asst. Election Officer - 3 2.Electoral Registration Officer V - 3 Click here for more details
Read MoreSalang Tendrel
Her Majesty Gyaltshun Jetsun Pema graced the salang tendrel for the ECB head office building, the Democracy House in Kawang Jangsa on 22 nd January 2014 as the Chief Guest. The prayer ceremony was presided over by His Holiness Gyalse Trulku Rinpoche. Having been delayed since 2011, the Democracy House will be constructed at
Read MoreBye-Elections and Election to Local Government for the vacant Demkhongs.
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby calls for Bye-Elections and Elections in the remaining vacant Demkhongs under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the following posts: English Version
Read MoreLearning from Experience Programme (LEP) for Second Parliamentary Elections
The Election Commission of Bhutan has embarked on the post-parliamentary elections review process which is being undertaken in the form of the Learning from Experience Programme (LEP) for Second Parliamentary Elections. This process follows the completion of the conduct of the Second Parliamentary Elections, the preparations for which began as
Read MoreLearning from Experience Programme (LEP)
The Election Commission of Bhutan has embarked on the post-parliamentary elections review process which is being undertaken in the form of the Learning from Experience Programme (LEP) for Second Parliamentary Elections. This process follows the completion of the conduct of the Second Parliamentary Elections, the preparations for which began as
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of Bye-Election to Nanong_Shumar Demkhong of Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag, 2013
The Election Commission of Bhutan under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Dechen Zangmo of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa Party has been elected as the Representative from Nanong_Shumar National Assembly Demkhong under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag at the Polls held
Read MoreNotification on Public Debate
The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that the Public Debate between the two Candidates contesting the Bye-Election to Nanong_Shumar Demkhong shall be conducted on 31st of October 2013. The Public Debate shall go on LIVE from 7.10 p.m. till 8 p.m. in collaboration with the
Read MorePublic Scrutiny of Candidates’ Nomination Documents
The Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Sections 213 and 214 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 is pleased to hereby publish the Affidavits and Asset Declarations filed by the Candidates of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa and People’s Democratic Party contesting the Bye-Election 2013,
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The Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan attended the Inaugural Assembly of the Association of World Election Bodies (A-WEB) with its headquarters in Songdo, Incheon, South Korea on 14th of October 2013. It was attended by more than 300 delegates from Election Management Bodies of 105 countries and more than 50
Read MoreBye-Election to Nanong_Shumar Demkhong of Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo Issued on 7th of October 2013 Calling the Bye-Election to Nanong_Shumar Demkhong under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag and in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan
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The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce that The Royal Decree Calling the Bye-Election for Nanong _Shumar Demkhong of Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag was Issued by His Majesty the King of Bhutan on 7th of October 2013 Commanding the Poll Day to be on 9th of November 2013. In obeisance
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Bye-Elections for Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Trongsa Dzongkhags
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 the Bye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Trongsa Dzongkhags with Polls held on 30th of
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Bye-Elections for Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Trongsa Dzongkhags.
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 the Bye-Election for the Post ofGewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Trongsa Dzongkhags with Polls held on 30th of September 2013. It
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Bye-Elections in Darla Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag
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, that Mil Kumar Mongar of Tagp-Thang-Bu Chiwog, having secured 909 votes in the Bye-Elections with Polls held on 19th of September 2013, is duly elected
Read MoreReport on International Democracy Day
"On this International Day of Democracy, let us redouble our efforts to support all people, in particular the young – the drivers of this year’s momentous events – in making democracy a working reality. This Day belongs to them. Let us honor their commitment to a lifelong journey in democracy." Secretary-General
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Bye-Elections in Darla Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag.
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, that Mil Kumar Mongar of Tagp-Thang-Bu Chiwog, having secured 909 votes in the Bye-Elections with Polls held on 19th of September 2013, is duly elected to the post of Gup in
Read MoreKey Note Address of Dasho Kunzang Wangdi
Keynote Address of Dasho Kunzang Wangdi, Chief Guest at the International Democracy Day 2013 at Paro College of Education, Royal University of Bhutan, Paro (Sunday the 15th of September 2013) Her Excellency Aum Christina Carlson, UN Resident Coordinator for UN Systems and Resident Representative, UNDP, Bhutan. Hon’ble Vice Chancellor Dasho Pema Thinley, Hon’ble
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Bye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Trongsa Dzongkhag 2013 The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 asnd 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls the
Read MoreNotification on Bye-Election for the Post of Gup in Darla Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag, 2013
The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls for Bye-Election for the post of Gup in Darla Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag for the
Read MorePress Release
This is for kind information of the general public and electorate of the Nonong_Shumar Demkhong of Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag that the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) has received the Writ for Election from the Hon’ble Speaker of the National Assembly of Bhutan declaring seat of Nanong_Shumar Demkhong as vacant vide
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Completion of the Second Parliamentary Elections 2013 Click here to view in detail: English
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The Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the general Public that the Bongmaan Tshogpa Demkhong under Khar Gewog, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag, has become vacant due to the death of the Tshogpa as reported by the Gup, Khar Gewog. As there is no eligible voter who holds the Functional Literacy Test (FLT)
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