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Registration of Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT) as a Political Party

The Election Commission of Bhutan is pleased to notify the general public that Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT), which has applied for registration on 26th May, 2022 has been formally approved as the registered political party of the Kingdom of Bhutan. 

As per Section 135 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, 2008, the Party has fulfilled the following key aspects required for registration:

  1. Name of the Party

Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT)

  1. Election Symbol

The Election Symbol of Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT), the beaming sun cast against clear blue sky is reserved as depicted below:

ongkhag offices set up in the respective Dzongkhags. 

  1. Broad-Based Membership

It has a registered members that enjoys broad-based support from all 20 Dzongkhags. 

  1. Potential/Tentative Candidate

The party has tentative candidates from 47 constituencies comprising all age groups with a mix of young, experienced, and from different educational backgrounds.

  1. Party Charter

The Party Charter in Dzongkha and English conforms to the provisions enshrined in Section 136 of the Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan 2008. 

The approved Charter of the party can be viewed from www.ecb.bt

The Election Commission, as evidence of having registered Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT) as a Political Party, has issued the certificate of registration bearing Registration No: ECB/DER/PP18082022 on the 26th Day of the 6th Month of the Water Male Tiger Year corresponding to the 22nd August, 2022. 

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