Ensuring Free and Fair Elections and Referendums
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 MoreIn accordance with Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare the Results of the Elections and Bye-Elections to the Local Government conducted in the vacant Demkhongs. The Elections were conducted in the 12 Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan 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 MoreThe 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 MoreHer 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 MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, hereby calls for Bye-Elections and Elections in the remaining vacant Demkhongs under the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan for the following posts: English Version
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan 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 MoreThe 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 MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, hereby notifies the general public that Dechen Zangmo of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa Party has been elected as the Representative from Nanong_Shumar National Assembly Demkhong under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag at the Polls held
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that the Public Debate between the two Candidates contesting the Bye-Election to Nanong_Shumar Demkhong shall be conducted on 31st of October 2013. The Public Debate shall go on LIVE from 7.10 p.m. till 8 p.m. in collaboration with the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Sections 213 and 214 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 is pleased to hereby publish the Affidavits and Asset Declarations filed by the Candidates of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa and People’s Democratic Party contesting the Bye-Election 2013,
Read MoreThe 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 MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo Issued on 7th of October 2013 Calling the Bye-Election to Nanong_Shumar Demkhong under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag and in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to 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 MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Election Results of the Bye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Trongsa Dzongkhags with Polls held on 30th of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, 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 MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, that Mil Kumar Mongar of Tagp-Thang-Bu Chiwog, having secured 909 votes in the Bye-Elections with Polls held on 19th of September 2013, is duly elected
Read More"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 MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to hereby declare, as required under Section 457 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, that Mil Kumar Mongar of Tagp-Thang-Bu Chiwog, having secured 909 votes in the Bye-Elections with Polls held on 19th of September 2013, is duly elected to the post of Gup in
Read MoreKeynote 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
Read MoreBye-Election for the Post of Gewog Tshogde Tshogpa in Pema Gatshel and Trongsa Dzongkhag 2013 The Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 asnd 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, in pursuance to Sections 577 and 579 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, and Sections 33 and 34 of the Local Government Act, 2009, hereby calls for Bye-Election for the post of Gup in Darla Gewog under Chhukha Dzongkhag for the
Read MoreThis 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
Read MoreCompletion of the Second Parliamentary Elections 2013 Click here to view in detail: English
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan hereby notifies the general Public that the Bongmaan Tshogpa Demkhong under Khar Gewog, Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag, has become vacant due to the death of the Tshogpa as reported by the Gup, Khar Gewog. As there is no eligible voter who holds the Functional Literacy Test (FLT)
Read MoreKeynote Speech on the Occasion of Issue of Certificate of Election to Honourable Elected Members of Parliament to National Assembly 19th July 2013 Tashi Delek and warm welcome to all honourable Member of Parliament elects who are present here today to receive the Certificate of Election following the successful conduct of the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the people of Bhutan that the Polls for the General Elections to the National Assembly 2013 in the 47 Demkhongs of the Twenty Dzongkhags were successfully conducted yesterday, the 13th of July 2013. The Election Commission has the honour to present to
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan under Section 443 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 has the honour to hereby notify the names of the Candidates declared elected from the 47 National Assembly Demkhongs in the historic Second Parliamentary Election 2013: General Election to National Assembly 2013:
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public that another fifteen cases have been filed since the last public update issued on 4th of July 2013 on the Election Disputes related to the on-going General Election 2013 bringing the total number of cases to thirty-seven. A summary
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify all Bhutanese media that the Polls for General Elections to the National Assembly will be on 13th of July 2013 starting from 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. In the period starting from end of election campaigns till the close of Polls, there
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the General Public that the Commission has received a complaint from Monggar and another complaint from Trashigang, referring to two telephone calls, wherein it is alleged that threats were being made by the caller/s whose number are displayed as “Unknown” or
Read MoreSecond Parliamentary Elections 2013: National Assembly Poll Day for General Election The Election Commission of Bhutan would like to remind the general public that Saturday, the 13th of July 2013 is the Poll Day for the General Elections 2013, in all the 47 Demkhongs of the twenty Dzongkhags. All are urged to note
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that a total of twenty two cases, as of 3rd of July 2013, have been registered with the Election Dispute Settlement System which comprises the Dzongkhag Election Dispute Settlement Body (DEDSB) in the 20 Dzongkhags, the Central Election
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as required under the Sections 213 and 214 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008 is pleased to hereby publish the Affidavits and Asset Declarations filed by the Candidates of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa and People’s Democratic Party contesting the General Elections
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, hereby notifies all government, nongovernmental and public organizations that unless it is a matter cleared by the Election Commission of Bhutan, till Election Period for the General Election 2013 is over on 14th of July 2013, no organization or entity shall arrange, organize, conduct, undertake,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to invite sealed quotation from the licensed suppliers for the supply of the following items: Stationery Items Election Materials Annual Maintenance of Pool Vehicles Catering Hire of Vehicles and Office Furniture Documents containing detailed requirements/ specifications will be available for sale on payment of Nu. 300.00 each (non-refundable) from the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public as per Section 234 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, Jigme Wangchuk, replacement Candidate of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) of Radhi_Sagteng National Assembly Demkhong under Trashigang Dzongkhag has filed his Nomination Papers to contest
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public as per Section 234 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, Pema Wangchuk, replacement Candidate of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) of Nanong_Shumar National Assembly Demkhong under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag has filed his Nomination Papers to
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, concerned about the cancellation of the Common Forums in some Demkhongs, and in the interest of ensuring the sacred goal of free and fair elections finds it necessary to require the following: The Common Forum is a facility created, although not compulsory, to save the Voters
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan met with the President Jigmi Y. Thinley of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), President Tshering Tobgay of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Dr. Tandi Dorji, Representative of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) on 10th of June 2013. The main reason for calling the meeting was the issue of the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan met with the President Jigmi Y. Thinley of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), President Tshering Tobgay of People’s Democratic Party (PDP) and Dr. Tandi Dorji, Representative of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) on 10th of June 2013. The main reason for calling the meeting was the issue of the
Read MoreAs required under the Section 231 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that, as on 11th of June 2013 a total of 94 Candidates (47 each) from the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) and the
Read MoreAs required under the Section 231 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, the Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general public that, as on 11th of June 2013 a total of 94 Candidates (47 each) from the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) and the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to notify the general public that the Public Debates for the General Elections shall be conducted in collaboration with the BBS TV between two Candidates of the two Parties contesting in the General Election in the Dzongkhags for each of the Demkhongs as
Read MoreThe Election Commission is pleased to issue the Guidelines for Scrutiny of Books of Accounts of the Registered Political Party 2013 with the primary purpose to facilitate: 1) Mobilization of Fund only at the rate and from sources permitted; 2) Utilization of Fund for genuine and authorized purposes; and 3) Recording, accounting and
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public, Political Parties and Candidates that Section 7.7 of the Political Party Rules of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2012 specifically provides that: “A Political Party shall not appoint more than: 7.7.1 One member as the Coordinator for each Dzongkhag; 7.7.2 One member as
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public, Political Parties and Candidates that Section 7.7 of the Political Party Rules of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2012 specifically provides that: “A Political Party shall not appoint more than: 7.7.1 One member as the Coordinator for each Dzongkhag; 7.7.2 One member
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan notifies all the Registered Postal Voters on the following points for voting successfully in the National Assembly General Elections 2013: A Registered Postal Voter who received the Postal Ballot for the Primary Round need not apply for the General Elections as the RO will send the
Read MoreDeclaration of the Results of the Second Parliamentary Elections 2013: Primary Round of the National Assembly The Election Commission of Bhutan has the honour under Section 442 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, to hereby declare and announce the total votes received by each of the Political
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan has the honour under Section 442 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008, to hereby declare and announce the total votes received by each of the Political Parties in the Primary Round of Elections to the National Assembly 2013, for information of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan has the honour to report to the people of Bhutan that the Polls for the Primary Round of elections to the National Assembly 2013 in the 47 National Assembly Demkhongs of the twenty Dzongkhags were successfully conducted yesterday, the 31st of May 2013. Four registered Political
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public on the cases related to the Primary Round Campaign Period, in addition to the seven cases reported earlier, which have been resolved as follows: Case # 3: Statement by the President of the People’s Democratic Party On the allegation of
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to inform the general public that only a single complaint has been received so far in relation to the National Council Elections 2013. Three anonymous letters were received but could not be entertained as they were not in accordance with Rule 9.3.4 and
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the general Public that as a part of the move to register as many as possible and facilitate them to be registered as voters in the Second Parliamentary Elections 2013, a total of 71,803 Registered Voters working in the Civil Service,
Read MoreThe Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan at the invitation of the Director DeSuung delivered a Talk titled Bhutan’s Tryst with Electoral Democracy to the 7th Batch of De-Suung at Military Training Center, Tencholing, Wangdue on 17th of April 2013. In his address the CEC highlighted four important topics in the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan would like to remind the general public that Friday, the 31st of May 2013 is the Poll Day for the Primary Round of Elections 2013, in all the 47 Demkhongs of the twenty Dzongkhags. The above-mentioned Poll Day is a Public Holiday and the Election Commission
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan notifies all the Registered Postal Voters on the following points for voting successfully in the National Assembly General Elections 2013: A Registered Postal Voter who received the Postal Ballot for the Primary Round need not apply for the General Elections as the RO will send the
Read MoreThe Election Commission, noting the public concerns on the eligibility of the Candidates-Designate tendered by the Political Parties in their Letter of Intent, would like to inform the public that the Scrutiny of Candidates’ Nomination Papers by Returning Officers will be carried out strictly to ensure all requirements are fully
Read MoreLetter of Intent documents submitted by 5 Political Parties on 5th of May 2013 including the Letter of Intent, Tentative List of Candidates and List of 20 Dzongkhag Offices can be viewed below. The other documents including the Membership Lists, Tentative Campaign Schedule, Income & Expenditure Statement, Manifesto is available for
Read MoreThis is for kind information of the general public and in particular the concerned authorities such as the Dzongkhag Drangpons, Royal Audit Authority, Royal Bhutan Police, Returning Officers, Heads of Employing Agencies, Royal University of Bhutan, Tax Authority, and any other attesting entities and officials responsible to sign, issue, authenticate
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to announce that two Presidential Public Debates shall be organized, with technical support from the BBSC TV, amongst the Presidents of the Political Parties declared eligible to contest the Primary Round of the Second National Assembly Elections 2013 to offer choice and option
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that it received, on 5th of May 2013, the Letters of Intent (LoI) from all 5 registered Political Parties to contest the Primary Round of Elections to the National Assembly 2013, offering choice and option to the voters
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, pursuant to Notification ECB/NOTIF/-1/2013/3403 dated 29th of April 2013 and as required under Section 34 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008 is pleased to hereby issue the Final Electoral Roll for the Second Parliamentary Elections 2013: National Assembly. The Final Electoral Roll,
Read MorePress Release The Election Commission of Bhutan was deeply honoured to receive yesterday, in the sacred Golden Throne Room of Tashichhodzong, the Royal Decree Calling Elections to the National Assembly of the Second Parliament of Bhutan. The Poll Days are decreed to be on 31st of May 2013 for the Primary Round
Read MorePlacements of Returning Officers, Asst. Returning Officers and National Observers for the National Assembly Elections, 2013 Returning Officers Assistant Returning Officers National Observers
Read MoreUnder the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan The Election Commission of Bhutan, in obedience to the Royal Decree of His Majesty The Druk Gyalpo Issued on 28th of April 2013 Calling the elections to the National Assembly of the Second Parliament, hereby, in accordance with the Election Act of the
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Royal Decree calling the National Assembly Elections, 2013 Royal Decree English Royal Decree Dzongkha
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Email IDs of Returning Officers for National Assembly Elections, 2013
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the people of Bhutan that the Polls for the National Council Elections 2013 for the Second Parliamentary Elections conducted in the twenty Demkhongs of Bumthang, Chhukha, Dagana, Gasa, Haa, Lhuentse, Monggar, Paro, Pema Gatshel, Punakha, Samdrup Jongkhar, Samtse, Sarpang, Thimphu, Trashigang,
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan, as per sections 97 and 98 of the Election Act 2008, is pleased to notify the general public that the Final Delimitation Order of the 47 National Assembly Demkhongs and National Council Demkhongs in the 20 Dzongkhags issued on 26th March 2007, the Thromde Delimitation
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NC Candiates / Manifestos DZONGKHAG Sl.No. Name Bumthang 1. Nima 2. Rinchen Phuntsho 3. Sonam Tenzin 4. Tshewang Jurmi Chhukha 1. Pema Tenzin 2. Tshewang Lhamo Dagana 1. Sonam Dorji Gasa 1. Sangay Khandu 2. Tenzin 3. Yeshey Dorji Haa 1. Choda Jamtsho 2. Khandu Wangchuk 3. Tenzin Norbu 4. Tshering Dorji Lhuentse 1. Rinzin Rinzin 2. Tempa Dorji Monggar 1. Naichu 2. Sonam Wangchuk 3. Tshering Wangchen Paro 1. Kaka Tshering 2. Kinley Dorji 3. Sonam Wangchuk 4. Tshewang Norbu 5. Ugyen Tshering Pemagatshel 1. Jigmi Rinzin 2. Pema Wangchuk 3. Sherab Jamtsho Punakha 1. Namgay Dorji 2. Rinzin Dorji Samdrup Jongkhar 1. Jigme Wangchuk 2. Kinga Dorji 3. Sangay Lhendup Samtse 1. Chungdu Tshering 2. Chhatrapati Phuyel 3. Dhan Kumar Ghalley 4. Ganesh Ghimiray 5. Kharananda Dhakal 6. Narayan Dahal 7. Sangay Khandu Sarpang 1. Anand Rai 2. Dhan Bdr. Monger 3. Dhan Kumar Basnet 4. Rangu Pati Suberi 5. Sonam Doekar Thimphu 1. Nima
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the people of the Kingdom of Bhutan that the Bye-Elections and Local Government Elections in the Vacant Demkhongs of 17 Dzongkhags were successfully conducted on 3rd of November 2012. Only 2 Male Candidates contested the Bye-Elections for the post of Tshogpa in Trashi Yangtse and
Read More2 Excellency Mr. Freddy Svane, Ambassador Extraordinary Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Denmark to the Kingdom of Bhutan, Mr. Henrik A. Nielsen, the outgoing Liaison Officer, Hon’ble Election Commissioners, Tek Bhadur Chhetri, new Liaison Officer, LOD, Pema Wangdi, LOD, Leki Dorji, the Author, Members of the Bhutanese media, Distinguished Guests, Colleagues from the Election Commission, Ladies and Gentlemen, 1. I am happy
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the people of Bhutan that the Polls of the Bye-Elections for the post of Gup, Ramjar Gewog under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag and Tshogpa of Maan_Tshelinggor Chiwog, Zobel Gewog under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag and elections in the Vacant Demkhongs in these two
Read MoreThe Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan, Dasho Kunzang Wangdi and Mr. K.D Tshering, Chief Administrative Officerattended the Seminar on “Towards More Inclusive Elections: Interventions in South Asian Region” on 21st of January, 2013 in New Delhi, India. The Seminar on Towards More Inclusive Elections: Interventions in South Asian Region was organized
Read MoreA day-long Briefing Session was conducted by the Election Commission of Bhutan for the Superintendents of Police (SPs) of the Royal Bhutan Police on 19th February 2013. The Briefing Session was conducted to brief the SPs on the 2013 Parliamentary Elections and clarify Policy as well as operational issues. Focus was given importance on the
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan notifies the general public that the National Assembly Elections will be conducted soon after the National Council Elections. In order to help voters and general public get familiar with the image and name of election symbols of the five Political Parties in Bhutan, these shall be
Read MoreThis is to inform the general public that as per Section 6.10 of the Media Coverage of Elections Rules and Regulations of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2012, the Office of the Media Arbitrator is required to monitor all media coverage including social media during the Election Period. As such any tweet,
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April 23, 2013 is the National Council Election so cast your vote to choose your Councillor. On Poll day, carry your voter card and citizenship card. Do not carry firearms, including penknife or a sharp object to the polling station. Mobile phones, camera or any other gadget that records sounds or image will
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His Majesty the King has appointed Dasho Kunzang Wangdi as the Chief Election Commissioner of Bhutan. In accordance with Article 2.19 (e) (f) and (g) of the Constitution, His Majesty the King appointed Dasho Kunzang Wangdi as the Chief Election Commissioner.
Read MoreThe Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to inform the people of Bhutan that the Polls of the Bye-Elections for the post of Gup, Ramjar Gewog under Trashi Yangtse Dzongkhag and Tshogpa of Maan_Tshelinggor Chiwog, Zobel Gewog under Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag and elections in the Vacant Demkhongs in these two
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