Bhutan’s People’s Democratic Party wins general elections

The People’s Democratic Party emerged victorious in Bhutan’s parliamentary elections on Tuesday. According to the latest figures from the Bhutan Broadcasting Service, the PDP won 30 of the 47 National Assembly seats, marking its return to power, while the Bhutan Tendrel Party secured 17 seats.

This election, the country’s fourth since its transition to a parliamentary form of government in 2008 from a traditional monarchy, took place amid residents’ hopes for effective solutions to address the economic challenges facing the Himalayan nation. The final declaration from the Election Commission of Bhutan is expected on Wednesday.

The Election Commission of Bhutan will make its final declaration on Wednesday. Candidates on Tuesday’s ballot represented only the PDP of former Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay and the BTP led by former civil servant Pema Chewang.