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PDP springs massive
surprise
… BTP advances
to general round
KP Sharma, and Neten Dorji
The People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) emerged victorious in
39 out of the 47 constituencies
during the primary round of
the fourth National Assembly
elections held yesterday.
Led by Sombaykha candi-
date and former prime min-
ister, Tshering Tobgay, PDP
garnered over 42 percent of
the total votes cast, with more
than 63 percent coming from
electronic voting machines
(EVMs). The party received
more than 50,000 postal bal-
lots.
Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP)
also secured 61,331 votes and
four constituencies - Khamaed-
Lunana, Khamdang-Ramjar,
Kanglung-Samkhar-Udzorong,
and Wamrong.
Following the results, PDP
President Tshering Tobgay ex-
pressed gratitude for the over-
whelming support and stated
that the outcome reflects the
faith and trust the people have
in the party’s vision for Bhutan.
Tobgay emphasized continuity
and growth in the upcoming
general round.
PDP notably penetrated
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
strongholds, winning in con-
stituencies such as Nanong-
Shumar, Panbang, Keng-
khar-Weringla, and others in
Bumthang, Samdrupjongkhar,
and Trashigang dzongkhags.
Bhutan Tendrel Party, de-
spite being a new entrant, will
face off against the People
Democratic Party next month in
an attempt to form a new demo-
cratic government. For BTP, in-
cumbency was not a concern at
least in the primary round.
According to provisional re-
sults, BTP won in four constitu-
encies, with the remaining votes
divided among four parties.
BTP president Pema Che-
wang received congratulatory
messages and expressed sat-
isfaction with the outcome.
42.5%
313,162
Total voter
turnout
117,443
PB
195,719
EVM
19.6%
61,331
EVM:38,725
PB: 22,606
He said that the party’s focus
on systemic issues, rules, and
regulations, and attributed the
trust in the party to the back-
ground of many candidates
being civil servants and former
members of parliament.
On the possibility of
switching candidates, Pema
Chewang stated that there is
no such plan as of now. He
said that it would be left to the
candidate’s choice whether to
participate or withdraw.
THAT THE PEOPLE SHALL BE INFORMED
14.9%
13.1%
41,106 46,694
EVM: 25,744 EVM: 27,627
PB: 15,362 PB: 19,067
Pema Chewang was con-
fident in forming the govern-
ment, and saw the need to
strategise and work harder
before the general round.
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa’s
president, Dr Lotay Tshering,
acknowledged the results and
extended wishes to the two
parties advancing to the gen-
eral round.
Most polling stations re-
ported significant early turn-
out as voters aimed to quickly
9.8%
30,814 13,3217
EVM: 20571 EVM: 83,052
PB: 10,243 PB: 50,165
cast their votes and return to
farm work. The overall voter
turnout, based on data from
returning officers, stands at
63.03 percent, with 195,719
votes on EVMs and 117,443
through postal ballots.
For the National Assembly
elections 2023-24, 497,058 vot-
ers are registered on the elec-
toral roll, including 370,698
EVM voters and 126,360 eligi-
ble postal voters (124,273 in-
country and 2,087 overseas).
DTT faces
crucial
funding
dilemma
after
election
defeat
Dechen Dolkar
Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa
(DTT) encountered a challeng-
ing outcome, securing the low-
est votes with 30,814, as per the
provisional results announced
yesterday.
As per the Public Election
Fund Act, a party becomes eli-
gible for state funding if it se-
cures at least 10 percent of the
valid votes cast in the primary
round for the National Assem-
bly elections. With DTT fall-
ing below this threshold, the
party will need to self-fund its
future campaigns if it plans to
contest the next parliamentary
elections.
DTT garnered only 9.83
percent of the total 313,162
votes cast and faced defeat in
every constituency.
DTT’s president, Kinga
Tshering, experienced defeat
in his own North Thimphu
constituency, securing 669
votes compared to the People’s
Democratic Party (PDP), which
received 1602 votes.
Despite securing the third-
highest number of votes, the
overall outcome for DTT was
below expectations.
Expressing disappointment
with the election results, Kinga
Tshering said, “For the compe-
tent, professional, and prom-
ising candidates we fielded in
this election, expectations were
high.”
He acknowledged short-
comings, saying, “Maybe Su-
nomics didn’t really reach all
the way down to the people
as well as we had hoped. As
the president of the party, the
buck stops with me. I probably
lacked in articulation to drive
Thuendrel’s message and its
manifesto hard enough.”
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PDP secures convincing

victory in Haa
KP Sharma
As expected, People’s Demo-
cratic Party (PDP) clinched
victory in both constituen-
cies of Haa during the primary
rounds of the National Assem-
bly election.
Out of the 5,724 votes cast
through electronic voting
machines (EVM) and postal
ballots across the two con-
stituencies, PDP emerged as
the clear winner with an im-
pressive count of 3,766 votes.
Bhutan Tendrel Party
(BTP) secured the second po-
sition with 892 votes, followed
by Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa
(DNT) in third place with 464
votes.
“I am overwhelmed with
gratitude and humbled by the
overwhelming support shown
by the people in this historic
election. The results are an
indication of the faith and
trust the people have placed
in our vision for Bhutan. We
believe that the results reflect
the hopes and aspirations of
every Bhutanese,” said PDP
president Tshering Tobgay.
“Moving forward, our plan for
the general round is centred
on continuity and growth. We
aim to build upon the founda-
tion of trust and confidence
bestowed upon us by the Peo-
ple of Bhutan.”
Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa
(DTT) claimed the fourth po-
sition with 356 votes, while
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
(DPT) gathered 289 votes.
In Sangbaykha, the con-
stituency of the PDP presi-
dent, PDP secured the highest
votes with 720 postal ballots
and 1,413 EVM votes. BTP se-
cured 195 votes through EVM
and 31 through postal ballots.
DNT received 91 EVM votes
and 62 postal ballots. DTT
won 103 EVM votes and 33
postal ballots, whereas DPT
obtained 109 EVM votes and
21 postal ballots.
In the Bji-Kartshog-Uesu
constituency, PDP garnered President of People’s Democratic Party, Tshering Tobgay,
1,162 EVM votes and 471 post- cast his vote at Dorithasa BHU polling station in Haa
al ballots. BTP received 498
EVM votes and 128 postal bal- and 54 postal ballots, whereas cies and approximately 8,565
lots. DNT secured 241 EVM DPT received 135 EVM votes registered voters, witnessed
votes and 70 postal ballots. and 54 postal ballots. an active and participative
DTT obtained 166 EVM votes Haa, with two constituen- electoral process.

Decisive win for PDP in Chukha constituencies

(DNT) also garnered com-
mendable support, securing
2,604 votes. DNT received
1,372 votes from Phuent-
shogling and 1,232 votes from
Bongo Chapchha.
Bhutan Tendrel Party
(BTP), securing the third po-
sition, managed 2,200 votes—
1,321 from Bongo Chapchha
and 879 from Phuentshogling.
Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa
(DTT) followed closely, ob-
taining 919 votes from Bongo
Chapchha and 592 votes from
Phuentshogling.
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
(DPT) secured a total of 681
votes from Bongo Chapchha
and 488 votes from Phuent-
shogling.

DTT faces crucial funding

DNT candidate Jai Bir Rai, cast his vote at Lumbukha
dilemma after election defeat
polling station in Phuentsholing

Thinley Namgay spread support.

The People’s Democratic
Party (PDP) celebrated
a resounding triumph in
both Chukha constituen-
cies—Bongo Chapchha and
Phuentshogling—securing
an overwhelming total of
11,194 votes.
Even when combining
the total votes of the four
other parties, they fell short
of matching PDP’s impres-
sive count. The combined
votes of the other four par-
ties amounted to 7,484, trail-
ing by 3,710 votes behind the
PDP.
The party excelled in both
electronic voting machine
(EVM) and postal ballot (PB)
votes.
With a total of 18,678
votes cast, PDP claimed
approximately 60 percent,
showcasing strong and wide-
Chukha, with a total of
28,987 voters—comprising
14,359 males and 14,628
females—saw a 64 percent
voter turnout in this primary
election.
Breaking down the re-
sults, PDP secured 6,575
votes from Bongo Chap-
chha, including 4,292 EVM
votes and 2,283 PB votes. In
Phuentshogling, the party
bagged 4,619 votes, with
3,693 EVM votes and 926 PB
votes.
Some attribute PDP’s
success to its established
support base in Chukha and
the party’s dedicated efforts. DTT’s president, Kinga Tshering, cast his vote at Jigme Losel Primary School polling
However, opinions vary, with station in Thimphu
some speculating that the
competition might have been From Pg 1 the future of the party. He future to them. It is for them
more intense if more citizens Despite the unexpected emphasised the trust in the to carry it forward, and when
had participated in the voting outcome, Kinga Tshering young, talented, and capa- the time comes for them to
process. remains optimistic about ble candidates within DTT, lead, we hope and pray the
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa saying, “We entrust DTT’s sun comes to shine.”

PDP shatters DPT strongholds
... sweeps Drametse-Ngatshang, Kengkhar-Weringla constituencies
People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) achieved a decisive
victory in all three constitu-
encies of Mongar dzongkhag,
breaking Druk Phuensum
Tshogpa’s (DPT) stronghold
in Drametse-Ngatshang and
Kengkhar-Weringla.
In the primary round
conducted yesterday, PDP
secured 9,394 votes, with
4,956 on electoral voting ma-
chines (EVM) and 4,438 from
postal ballots (PB). Despite
historically being strong-
holds for DPT since 2008,
DPT came second in both
constituencies, garnering
4,573 votes including 2,556
postal ballots.
In the Drametse-Ngat-
shang constituency, PDP re-
ceived 3,638 votes, while DPT
trailed with 2,497 votes. The
newcomer, Bhutan Tendrel
Party (BTP) and Druk Nyam-
rup Tshogpa (DNT) secured
2,478 and 698 votes, respec-
tively while Druk Thuendrel
PDP sweeps Sarpang and Zhemgang
Lhakpa Quendren
The People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) secured a landslide vic-
tory in Sarpang and Zhemgang
constituencies during the pri-
mary round of the fourth par-
liamentary election yesterday.
In the Shompangkha
constituency of Sarpang,
the PDP secured a landslide
victory with 3,758 votes, in-
cluding 1,107 postal votes,
followed by the Bhutan
Tendrel Party (BTP) with
1,586 votes, including 383
postal votes.
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
(DPT) secured the third place
with 1,065 votes, followed
by Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa
(DNT) with 959 votes, and
Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa
(DTT) received 700 votes.
PDP achieved a land-
slide victory in the Gelephu
constituency, securing 3,582
votes through electronic
voting machines (EVM) and
2,045 through postal ballots.
DPT secured 2,399 votes,
BTP won 2,261 votes, and
DTT achieved 782 votes.
The situation is no dif-
Tshogpa (DTT), another new
party, got 509 votes.
Kengkhar-Weringla con-
stituency saw PDP winning
with 2,726 votes, followed by
DPT with 2,076 votes. BTP
secured 1,547 votes, DNT re-
ceived 736 votes and another
new party. DTT secured 711
votes.
Like in 2013 and 2018,
DPT did not fare well in Mon-
gar constituency, receiving
the second-lowest votes at
950, with DTT following at
761. PDP secured the high-
est votes, 3,060, while BTP
and DNT received 1,980 and
1,081 votes, respectively.
Mongar constituency has
11,625 eligible voters includ-
ing 6,091 female voters.
The three constituencies
recorded 25,418 votes out of
38,615 eligible voters in 72
polling stations, with 11,769
votes cast through postal bal-
lots. In 2018, there were 76
polling stations.
DPT President Dorji Wangdi casts his vote at Mewangang polling station in Goshing
gewog under the Panbang constituency in Zhemgang
ferent for both constituencies
in Zhemgang. In the Bardo-
Trong constituency, PDP gar-
nered 3,632 votes, including
1,999 postal votes, while DPT
followed with 1,786 votes, in-
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An elderly votes at the Mongar town polling station yesterday
A DPT representative
said, “It is the weariness of
voters supporting DPT for
the last 15 years and the de-
sire for change, which they
cluding 786 postal votes.
BTP secured 859 votes to
secure the third position, fol-
lowed by DTT with 679 votes
and DNT with 623 votes.
For the first time, PDP
rightfully deserved for the
betterment of the nation.
We gracefully accept the de-
feat and extend our gratitude
to the people of Bhutan for
secured victory in the Pan-
bang constituency with 2,628
votes, closely trailed by DPT
with 2,104 votes. DPT gar-
nered 1,311 votes through the
EVMs and 1,317 postal votes,
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their unwavering support
over the past 15 years.”
Contributed by
Rinzin Wangchuk,
former editor of Kuensel
while PDT secured 1,168
EVM votes and 936 postal
votes.
Panbang constituency
has 8,746 registered voters,
of which 4,292 are female.
The voter turnout is 5,991,
including 2,822 postal votes.
DPT’s President, Dorji
Wangdi, and DTT’s Panbang
candidate, Karma Dema,
are close relatives, leading
many voters to believe that
the votes could be divided
among their supporters.
A voter in Panbang said
constituents have realized
that being under the op-
position party has brought
no advantages. “For three
consecutive elections, we
have supported the DPT. As
a party in the Opposition,
development is scarce in the
constituencies.”
Another said that DPT
should gracefully accept
their first-time loss in the
elections. “Having been pro-
vided ample time to serve in
both ruling and opposition
parties, they should take this
outcome positively.”
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Overwhelming MY COUNTRY, MY TOWN

and surprising

T
he People’s Democratic Party’s triumph in
winning 39 of the 47 constituencies during the
primary round was a genuine surprise. This
unexpected outcome not only caught the elec-
torate off guard, but also shocked other political
parties and even the party’s own supporters and well-wishers.
“I don’t know” is the only ready answer as many try to
analyse why the landslide victory. Many expected PDP to
come back. They had five years to prepare and had a vigorous
campaign period despite some controversy, some of which
has played to their hands, but the way they galloped from the
primary round with more than double the votes of the runner-
up, Bhutan Tendrel Party, was unexpected if not astonishing.
The initial anticipation was that PDP would be one of the
five parties to advance through the primary round. However,
the scale of the victory shocked the Bhutanese, even if a
victory with such a margin or more had happened in the
first Assembly elections. The margin was substantial that
in many constituencies the total votes of four other parties
combined was lesser than what PDP secured. It was indeed
an overwhelming and a massive victory.
What the PDP achieved in this round went beyond just
sweeping constituencies; it disrupted the cranes' roost in
Pemagatshel. The PDP won the Nanong-Shumar constituency,
a stronghold of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, came second in
Nganglam, and third in Khar-Yurung. Where it won, it won big Poll day, Samtse: To exercise one’s franchise is the hallmark of democracy Photo: Sonam
and where it lost, it lost by a few votes. In Khamed-Lunana
where PDP came second, the difference was a mere four votes.
In the Kanglung-Samkhar-Udzorong constituency, where Send in your pictures to: formcmt@gmail.com
BTP’s president was contesting, PDP came second with a dif-
ference of 1,458. This stands in contrast to Pangbang or North
Thimphu, the constituencies of two party presidents, where MY SAY
PDP won with comfortable margins.

Good turnout
Based on the results of the primary round, PDP, many say,
is galloping away to win the fourth National Assembly elec-
tion. The figures are encouraging. The party that governed
from 2013-2018 has won with a huge margin on both the postal The high voter turnout, re-
ballot and on the EVMs. It won 49 percent of the total votes ported at many polling sta-
cast yesterday with five parties in contention. tions across the country, is
However, that the primary round results are an indication a testament to the citizens'
of how the general round will go should be approached with dedication to participating in
some caution. We have seen in the past how tables turn in the the democratic process. The
general round. And this time around, we have supporters of figures, as provided by the
three parties waiting to decide whom to support. returning officers, indicating
Besides, like a political analyst said, a huge margin does a 63.03 percent turnout, with
not spell well for the winner. This is because knowing Bhuta- 195,719 votes on Electronic
nese voters, they emphasise the less powerful and, like in the Voting Machines (EVMs) and
past, have the tendency to give chance to a new party. How the 117,443 through postal bal-
parties campaign from tomorrow and where the supporters lots, reflect a commendable
of the DPT, DNT and DTT would lean will decide the general engagement of the Bhutanese
round. A same result like the primary round would mean electorate.
absolute majority. This overwhelming par-
Meanwhile, securing the least number of votes, DTT could ticipation is particularly note-
bow out as a political party unless they regroup and come back worthy considering the chal-
to contest without state funding. Despite DPT taking a break lenges posed by the ongoing
after three consecutive terms, the unwavering determination pandemic and the inherent lo-
of its supporters was once again evident, with the party secur- gistical complexities in organ-
ing a respectable third place. izing a nationwide election.
The citizens' commitment
to casting their votes despite
these challenges demonstrates
a deep-rooted sense of respon-
sibility towards shaping the
future of their nation.
The primary round has
not only showcased the peo-
ple's eagerness to exercise
their democratic rights but
has also set a positive tone for
the upcoming general round.
It reflects a collective belief in
the democratic process as a
means to bring about change
and influence the direction of
the country.
The active involvement
of voters from diverse back-
grounds, including those from
remote areas such as Merak
and Sakteng, further highlights
the inclusivity and broad rep-
resentation in Bhutan's demo-
cratic practices. It reinforces
the notion that every citizen's
voice matters and contributes
to the nation-building process.
As we look forward to the
general round of elections, it
is heartening to see such civic
enthusiasm. It is a reminder
that the foundation of a strong
democracy lies in the active
participation of its citizens. I
applaud the Election Commis-
sion of Bhutan for their efforts
in organizing a smooth and
transparent election process.
In conclusion, the over-
whelming turnout in the
primary round is a source of
optimism for the democratic
future of Bhutan. The citizens
have demonstrated their com-
mitment to democracy, and I
am confident that this spirit
will continue to flourish in the
future.
Tshering Dorji
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Punakha remains
loyal to PDP
Chencho Dema
Yesterday, People’s Demo-
cratic Party (PDP) and Bhutan
Tendrel Party (BTP) emerged
victorious in the Lingmukha-
Toedwang and Kabisa-Talo
constituencies in Punakha,
securing their spots in the up-
coming general round.
The voters in both con-
stituencies demonstrated
unwavering support for the
PDP, leading to a resounding
victory in Kabji-Talo seat with
an impressive 3,674 votes.
The BTP claimed the sec-
ond position with 1,471 votes,
followed by Druk Nyamrup
Tshogpa (DNT) in third with
1,284 votes.
In the Lingmukha-Toe-
dwang constituency, PDP
secured the top spot with
BTP clinches victory in
Khamaed-Lunana, DNT
prevails in Khatoed-Laya
Lhedi polling station in Lunana
Chencho Dema
In a closely contested bat-
tle in the Khamaed-Lunana
constituency in Gasa, Bhutan
Tendrel Party (BTP) emerged
victorious, securing a total of
275 votes from both electronic
voting machines and postal
ballots.
The People’s Democratic
Party (PDP) closely followed
with 271 votes, while Druk
Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) se-
1,888 votes, followed by Druk
Thuendrel Tshogpa with 1,548
votes and Druk Nyamrup
Tshogpa with 1,019 votes.
The BTP garnered 632
votes, while Druk Phuensum
Tshogpa received 261 votes.
Lingmukha-Toedwang
constituency boasted 7,807
registered voters, comprising
3,815 males and 3,992 females.
The constituency had 1,735 in-
country conventional postal
voters and 29 overseas postal
ballots, distributed across 10
polling stations.
Meanwhile, Kabji-Talo
constituency recorded a total
of 11,289 registered voters,
with 5,271 males and 6,018
females.
The constituency featured
2,350 in-country postal voters,
with 1,191 males and 1,159 fe-
cured the third position with
154 votes.
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
(DPT) and Druk Thuendrel
Tshogpa (DTT) secured 95
and 42 votes, respectively.
The Khamaed-Lunana
constituency comprised 1,175
registered voters, 536 males
and 639 females. Among
them, 165 were registered in-
country postal ballots.
Seven polling stations fa-
cilitated the electoral process,
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males. Additionally, 70 over-
seas postal voters participated,
and the election took place
across 17 polling stations.
Both constituencies ac-
commodated 36 persons with
disabilities (PWDs), underlin-
ing the commitment to inclu-
sive participation.
Despite the logistical
challenges, voters exhibited
remarkable dedication. Gy-
etshe, a 51-year-old resident
of Lungkha village, walked a
considerable distance to cast
his vote, expressing satisfac-
tion in upholding this essential
civic duty.
Choden and her sisters,
traversing over three hours on
foot to vote at the Mendhagang
Gewog Centre, exemplified
the deep-rooted loyalty prev-
alent among voters. Choden
with four located in Lunana
Gewog and three in Khamaed
Gewog.
In the Khatoed-Laya con-
stituency, DNT secured a vic-
tory with 322 votes, followed
by PDP in second place with
218 votes.
DTT and DPT secured 128
and 123 votes, respectively.
The Khatoed-Laya con-
stituency boasted 1,125 reg-
istered voters, 554 males and
571 females.
PDP’s Namgyal Dorji votes at Toktokha, Punakha
emphasised her unwavering
allegiance to a specific party,
a sentiment echoed by many
in these elections.
Kencho Lham, 46, defied
the scorching sun and lengthy
queues, choosing to sit on
the ground with her sisters
as a testament to their com-
mitment to the democratic
process.
PDP triumphs
in Paro
Jigmi Wangdi
People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) emerged triumphant,
securing a resounding victory
over the other four participat-
ing parties in Paro yesterday.
The electoral landscape
witnessed PDP’s dominance
in key constituencies, par-
ticularly in Dokar-Shaba,
where they clinched the lead
with an impressive tally of
3,903 votes. This mandate
included 772 postal votes
and 3,131 votes from the
electronic voting machine
(EVM).
Similarly, the Lamgong-
Wangchag constituency
witnessed a PDP triumph,
garnering a majority vote of
3,491. Within this count, 656
postal votes and 2,835 EVM
votes contributed to the par-
ty’s success.
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa
emerged as the second-high-
est vote accumulator after
PDP, securing 2,654 votes in
Dokar-Shaba and 1,709 votes
in Lamgong-Wangchag.
Comparing these re-
sults to the 2018 National
PAGE 5
Looking ahead, Namgay
Wangchuk of the PDP and Gy-
ambo Sithey (PhD) of the BTP
will vie for victory in the gener-
al round from the Lingmukha-
Toedwang constituency.
In the Kabji-Talo constitu-
ency, Namgyal Dorji of the
PDP and Tshering Dorji of the
BTP will engage in a competi-
tive faceoff.
Elections, PDP’s growth is
evident. In the Dokar-Shaba
constituency, PDP’s vote
count surged from 2,389 in
2018 to an impressive 3,903 in
2024. Similarly, in Lamgong-
Wangchag, the party’s sup-
port rose from 2,081 to 3,491
votes over the same period.
Postal ballots played a
crucial role in these elections,
with Dokar-Shaba accepting
a total of 1,399 postal ballots
and Lamgong-Wangchag re-
ceiving 1,467.
Paro boasts a significant
voting population, with
21,313 eligible voters. Among
them, 11,188 are female vot-
ers, reflecting a healthy par-
ticipation of women in the
democratic process.
PDP’s decisive victory
underscores a shifting elec-
toral dynamic in Paro, shap-
ing the region’s political tra-
jectory. The party’s success,
particularly in key constitu-
encies, not only solidifies
its standing but also reflects
the evolving preferences of
the electorate in this vibrant
democratic process.
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BTP
DNT
DTT
PDP penetrates
DPT strong hold
Voters lined up as early as 7am to vote at Chokhorling polling station in Nganglam,
Pemagatshel
Tashi Phuntsho
For the past three elections,
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
(DPT) reigned in all three con-
stituencies of Pemagatshel.
However, People’s Demo-
cratic Party (PDP) penetrated
the DPT’s strong hold and
won Nanong-Shumar con-
stituency with 1,559 votes at
primary round of the National
Assembly election yesterday.
DPT secured 1,386 votes and
came third.
As per the provisional re-
sults, PDP secured 748 votes
on electronic voting machine
PDP
(EVM) and DPT managed 542
votes. Bhutan Tendrel Party
got 750 EMV votes.
While DPT got 844 postal
ballot (PB) compared to PDP’s
811, BTP representative Yeshi
Jamtsho secured 1,536 votes
came second.
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa
representative by Sonam
Dhendup secured 1,129 votes
and Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa
represented by Wangchuk se-
cured 790 votes.
DPT won Nganglam con-
stituency won with 2,494 votes
while PDP stood second with
1,158 votes. BTP secured 923
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DPT
PDP: 39
BTP: 4
DNT: 2
DPT: 2
votes, followed by DNT with
572 and DTT scored 208 votes.
In Khar-Yurung constitu-
ency, DPT won with 2,012
votes while BPT came second
securing 1,687 votes and PDP
stood third with 1,412 votes.
Meanwhile, DTT scored 669
votes and DNT secured 657
votes.
Of the 52 polling stations
in the dzongkhag, Khar-
Yurung constituency has
maximum polling station with
20, and 17 polling station in
Nanong-Shumar constitu-
ency, while Nganglam has 15
polling stations.
Landslide win for PDP in
Bumthang and Trongsa
People at Wangduechholing Lower Secondary School
polling station in Bumthang
Sherab Lhamo
The People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) asserted its dominance
in Bumthang and Trongsa,
securing a total of 5,032 votes
from these dzongkhags.
In Bumthang, PDP secured
2,288 votes from the Chhoe-
khor-Tang and Chhumig-Ura
constituencies; the party
garnered 1,181 votes from
Chhoekhor-Tang and 1,107
votes from Chhumig-Ura. No-
tably, 764 votes were obtained
through postal ballots in both
constituencies.
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa
(DNT) secured a total of 1,063
votes from Chhoekhor-Tang
and in Chhumig-Ura, the party
secured 391 votes, with 468 ob-
tained through postal ballots.
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
in Chhumig-Ura secured 496
votes, while in Chhoekhor-
Tang, the party garnered
392 votes, with 349 obtained
through postal ballots.
Bumthang, with 11,137
registered voters, witnessed
a voter turnout of 7,387, with
5,221 casting their votes
through electronic voting ma-
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chines (EVM) by physically
visiting the polling stations.
Meanwhile, in Trongsa,
the people overwhelmingly
chose PDP. Out of 11,266 reg-
istered voters, 2,744 voted for
PDP, with a total turnout of
7,515. Additionally, 988 people
exercised their voting rights
through postal ballots.
PDP secured 1,049 votes
from Nubi-Tangsibji and 1,695
votes from Draagteng-Langthil
in Trongsa.
Bhutan Tendrel Party se-
cured 869 votes from Draa-
gteng-Langthil and 418 votes
from Nubi-Tangsibji, totaling
1,287 votes, with 306 votes se-
cured through postal ballots.
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
secured 1,355 votes, compris-
ing 618 votes from Nubi-Tang-
sibji and 737 from Draagteng-
Langthil.
Comparatively, in the 2018
primary election, Bumthang
recorded a turnout of 7,562,
while Trongsa had a turnout
of 7,149. These election re-
sults underscore the active
participation of the electorate
in shaping the democratic pro-
cess in these dzongkhags.
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HIV/AIDS – a plea for understanding and empathy
Shenphen Zangpo was born in
Swansea, UK, but spent more than
28 years practicing and studying
Buddhism in Taiwan and Japan.
Currently, he works with the youth
and substance abusers in Bhutan,
teaching meditation and organizing
drug outreach programmes.
How does Buddhism view
HIV? Well, it would have
no arguments with science
that it is a zoonotic virus that
came from chimpanzees, and
it would certainly applaud
researchers for discovering a
treatment that prevents HIV
from developing into AIDS,
and so saving innumerable
lives. However, it would take
the issue to a deeper level.
Rather than stating that
HIV and other zoonotic
viruses, such as Covid or
Sars, originated with wildlife
transmissions, it would
describe how hatred, desire,
arrogant-pride, and jealousy
that arise from ignorance
create the causes and
conditions for illness and
natural disasters to emerge.
On an individual level, these
conditions cause disharmony
in the body, which causes
sickness. Collectively, they
manifest as disturbances in
the five elements, leading to
pandemics, wars, and natural
disasters, such as droughts,
wildfires, and floods.
It is not always easy to
grasp how the mind affects
the outer world. However, on
a basic level at least, we can
understand how ignorance
and greed entwine to create
negative consequences for
the planet. As an example,
think of the repercussions of
destroying jungles to grow
commercial crops or to rear
domestic animals. Of course,
man’s encroachment into
wildlife domains causes untold
ecological damage, but with
regard to zoonic viruses,
such as Covid, Sars, or HIV,
it is the increase of human
and wildlife contact that
specifically opens the channels
for a greater number of such
viruses to enter the human
population. And, what is the
underlying motivation behind
these activities? It is greed for
profit that is underpinned by
a lack of understanding that
Dear Lam, I am a young guy living with HIV. The virus itself does not cause me any problems as I am
taking medication, but the need to keep my HIV status hidden is mentally very painful. As 1 De-
cember is designated World Aids Day, I would like to request Lam to once again write an article to
educate people about the condition and to break the stigma surrounding it. Also, could Lam write
something about how Buddhism views HIV. Thank you so much. Your help is appreciated la.
we and our environment exist
interdependently.
Likewise, profit-crazed
industrialists deliberately
disregard warnings about
the burning of fossil fuel. As
a result, the planet frazzles
and we all, including the
industrialists, suffer the
consequences of more intense
and more frequent wildfires,
droughts, and floods.
To reiterate: Buddhism
would agree with science
regarding animals being
the source of the viruses.
However, it would delve
deeper into the matter and
establish that defilements of
the mind, such as ignorance
and greed, disturb the five
elements. In turn, this leads
to an increase in disease and
natural disasters.
With regard to science,
what are the proven facts
about HIV? Well, first of all,
people should know that
since the 1990s medication
has been available to prevent
HIV developing into AIDS.
Consequently, it is no longer
a life-threatening illness, but a
manageable health condition.
As for transmission, the
HIV virus is only contracted
through contaminated blood
and bodily fluids that enter
the blood stream directly by
a needle-injection or through
mucous membranes found
inside the rectum, vagina,
penis, and mouth. In other
words, HIV cannot be caught
from living with someone with
HIV, nor can it be spread via
food prepared by someone
who is HIV positive.
The HIV virus is actually
very fragile and does not
survive long outside the
body and so even if blood
from a person living with the
virus were to be digested in
uncooked food, it would not
be transmitted to the person
who ate it. Even in the worst
scenario, where a live virus is
somehow digested, it would
be immediately neutralized by
stomach acids. For this reason,
being HIV positive does not
in any way disqualify a person
from working as a chef or
baker.
Furthermore, HIV is NOT
spread through touch, tears,
sweat, or saliva. To put it in
another way, you CANNOT
catch HIV by engaging in the
following activities with a
person who is HIV positive:
• Breathing the same air
• Touching a toilet seat or
doorknob handle
• Hugging, kissing, or
shaking hands
• Sharing forks or spoons
• Using exercise/gym
equipment
Also, HIV CANNOT be
contracted by
• Being bitten by mosquitoes
that have sucked blood
from a HIV-positive person
• Eating food prepared by a
person who is HIV-positive
On the other hand, you CAN
catch the disease from a HIV-
positive person in these ways:
• Engaging in unprotected
sex
• Sharing syringes
• Using unsterile tattoo
needles
• Being born from a HIV-
positive mother
• Suckling milk from a
female infected with HIV
• Having a blood transfusion
or organ transplant where
the blood or organ came
from a HIV-infected
person
So, there is absolutely no
possibility to contract HIV
through mingling with people
who are HIV positive or
sharing an apartment with
someone who has the virus.
As mentioned above, it is only
spread through contaminated
blood or bodily secretions
passed at the time of sexual
intercourse. In this respect,
it is totally unlike other
viruses, such as Covid-19 or
the common flu, which are
transmitted through casual
contact. In short, people can
fully relax around friends or
family members who have
contracted HIV.
On the other hand, it is
Stigma-sufferer, Paro
important to remember that
HIV is transmitted through
unprotected sex or sharing
needles, and so such activities
need to be totally avoided.
In a case where someone
believes that they may have
been exposed to the virus, they
should get a blood test around
four weeks after the incident
(it can take four weeks before
the virus can be detected).
If, by chance, the results are
positive, the staff at a HIV clinic
or hospital will help register
the person for medication
and advise him or her on how
to take care of their health.
For support and advice, they
can also contact Lhaksam – a
network for people living
with HIV and AIDS: https://
www.lhaksam.org.bt/ Tel: 02
340878. Information given at
the HIV clinic and Lhaksam
is kept confidential and so
there no need for concern that
a person’s HIV status will be
revealed to others.
With regard to treatment,
it is important to remember
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that HIV does not disappear by
itself. Therefore, it is absolutely
essential for a person
diagnosed as HIV-positive to
take the medication prescribed
at the hospital, and the earlier
they begin the treatment the
better for their long-term
health prospects.
Basically, with medication,
a person living with HIV
can enjoy a life as long and
as healthy as a person who
has not contracted the virus.
Without medication, however,
HIV will develop into AIDS
and they will get sick and die
a painful death. So, anyone
who suspects that they may
have been exposed to the virus
should get tested as soon as
possible. I repeat: HIV virus
does not go away by itself, and
so ignoring it is not a solution.
I hope that by debunking
the most common
misunderstandings about
HIV, this short article has
helped to alleviate some of
the stigma surrounding the
condition. I also pray that we
can all place ourselves in the
shoes of people living with
HIV and so develop empathy
and understanding, and, in
this way, allow those who have
contracted the virus to live a
life of dignity, totally free of
discrimination.
Answer

PDP takes Drukjeygang-Tseza
and Lhamoizingkha-Tashiding
Dechen Dolkar
In a significant electoral
development, the People’s
Democratic Party (PDP)
secured victories in both
the Drukjeygang-Tseza and
Lhamoizingkha-Tashiding
constituencies in Dagana, as
per the provisional results an-
nounced by the commission
yesterday.
PDP’s total vote count
reached an impressive 5,091,
with 6,373 secured through
Electronic Voting Machines
(EVM). Notably, PDP domi-
nated in EVM votes, securing
the highest tally.
In the Drukjeygang-Tseza
constituency, the party se-
cured 1,789 postal ballots and
2,726 through EVM. In Lham-
oizingkha, PDP obtained
1,444 votes through postal
ballots and 3,647 through
EVM.
The Bhutan Tendrel Party
PDP and BTT clinch victory
in Lhuentse and Tsirang
Yangyel Lhaden
Both the constituencies of
Lhuentse—Gangzur-Minjey
and Maenbi-Tsaenkhar—saw
the majority of votes going to
the People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) and Bhutan Tendrel
Party (BTP).
Gangzur-Minjey voted for
change. For the first time, the
constituency would have a
member of parliament (MP)
from PDP or BTP.
The constituency voted
twice for the same MP from
Druk Phunsum Tshogpa
(DPT) in the first and second
governments. During the third
government, their MP was
from Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa.
There are 9,461 registered
voters in Gangzur-Minjey,
and 5,682 of them voted.
From the total votes, 30.4
percent—1,731 votes—went
to the PDP, and 24.1 per-
cent—1,375 votes—went to
the BTP.
A total of 2,770 registered
voters voted through postal
ballot and 2,994 through elec-
tronic voting machine (EVM).
However, 82 postal ballots
(BTP) secured 2,506 votes,
with 1,727 from EVM. In the
Drukjeygang-Tseza constitu-
ency, BTP obtained 991 votes
through EVM and 457 through
postal ballots. In Lhamoiz-
ingkha, the party secured 736
votes through EVM and 322
through postal ballots.
In Lhamoizingkha, a close
contest unfolded between
Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa
(DTT) and Druk Nyamrup
Tshogpa (DNT), with a mere
two-vote difference. DTT se-
cured 628 total votes, while
DNT secured 626 votes. Druk
Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT)
obtained 610 votes.
Similarly, in Drukjeygang-
Tseza, DTT secured 1,159
total votes, DPT secured 1,095
votes, and DNT secured 1,075
total votes.
Drukjeygang-Tseza con-
stituency boasts 14,574 regis-
tered voters, with 9,291 cast-
ing their votes. Meanwhile,
Tsholingkhar Primary School polling station
were rejected.
In Maenbi-Tsaenkhar, PDP
got more than 1,000 votes
more than BTT. PDP secured
2,486 votes, while BTT secured
1,352 votes.
The constituency has 9,277
voters, out of which 5,681
voted. A total of 2,833 individ-
uals voted from EVM and 2,944
voted through postal ballots,
out of which 96 were rejected.
In Tsirang, the PDP se-
cured a landslide victory,
obtaining over 4,000 votes in
both constituencies.
In Kilkhorthang-Mendrel-
gang, PDP got 4,134 votes,
while BTT secured 1,772
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Tsendagang NFE (polling station) in Dagana
Lhamoizingkha-Tashiding
constituency has 13,892
registered voters, with 8,013
participating in the electoral
votes. Of the total 8,264 votes
cast, half went to PDP. In
Sergithang-Tsirangtoed, PDP
secured 4,206 votes, and BTT
received 1,023 votes. Of the
total 8,363 votes cast, half were
in favour of PDP.
There are 13,880 registered
voters In Kilkhorthang-Men-
drelgang; 5,618 voted through
EVM and 2,702 through postal
ballots. However, 56 postal
ballots were rejected.
Sergithang-Tsirangtoed
has 13,157 registered voters;
2,546 voted through postal bal-
lots and 5,817 through EVM.
Forty-four postal ballots were
rejected.
process.
Dagana, with a total of
28,456 registered voters, wit-
nessed a robust voter turnout,
PDP dominates
in Wangdue
Chencho Dema
In yesterday’s primary round
of election, Wangdue declared
the People’s Democratic Party
(PDP) as its top choice to ad-
vance to the general round,
triumphing over four other
participating parties.
Wangdue consists of two
constituencies, Nyisho-Sae-
phu and Athang-Thedtsho,
where PDP exhibited a robust
performance in both postal
and electronic voting meth-
ods.
In Nyisho-Saephu constit-
uency, PDP secured a total of
4,038 votes, comprising 3,101
electronic voting machine
(EVM) votes and 937 postal
ballots. Similarly, in Athang-
Thedtsho, PDP garnered
3,328 votes, with 1,256 postal
votes and 2,071 EVM votes.
Breaking down the results
further, in the Nyisho-Saephu
constituency, Druk Nyamrup
Tshogpa secured the second
position with 1,383 votes,
followed by Druk Thuendrel
Tshogpa with 1,179, Bhutan
Tendrel Party with 1,141, and
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underscoring the significance
of civic participation in shap-
ing the democratic landscape.
Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
with 556 votes.
In Athang-Thedtsho, Druk
Thuendrel Tshogpa claimed
the second position with 1,565
votes, followed by Bhutan
Tendrel Party with 990 votes,
Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa with
922 votes, and Druk Phuen-
sum Tshogpa with 815 votes.
Athang-Thedtsho, with 24
polling stations, hosted 11,215
registered voters, excluding
71 persons with disabilities
(PWDs). The constituency
recorded 2,414 in-country
conventional postal ballots
and 63 overseas postal ballots.
Nyisho-Saephu constitu-
ency featured 21 polling sta-
tions, accommodating 11,425
registered voters, including
71 PWDs. The constituency
recorded 2,122 in-country
conventional postal ballots
and 93 overseas postal ballots.
A voter at the Bajothang
polling station expressed
unwavering loyalty to a party
since 2008, emphasising the
importance of exercising the
privilege to vote, even in un-
certain times.
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Trashigang chooses BTP and PDP
Neten Dorji
The People’s Democratic
Party (PDP) strategically
concluded its campaign in
Trashigang, a decision that
evidently impacted the par-
ty’s success in the primaries,
securing a noteworthy 9,199
votes across three constitu-
encies, as per provisional
results.
PDP’s highest votes
came from the Bartsham-
Shongphu constituency,
garnering 2,386 electronic
voting machine (EVM) votes
and 1,189 postal votes. In the
Thrimshing constituency, the
party secured 2,388 votes, in-
cluding 2,140 EVM votes and
postal ballots combined.
Bhutan Tendrel Party
(BTP) made a strong showing,
securing 2,237 EVM votes and
1,700 postal votes in the Kan-
glung-Samkhar-Udzorong
Thimphu divided between DNT and PDP
Voters at Wangbama ORC polling station
Thukten Zangpo
In yesterday’s primary round,
Thimphu demonstrated strong
support for Druk Nyamrup
Tshogpa (DNT) and People’s
Democratic Party (PDP).
DNT’s party president,
Dr Lotay Tshering, secured
the highest votes with 2,006
(1,691) from the electronic
voting machine (EVM) and 315
from postal ballots) in South
Thimphu.
PDP secured the second-
highest votes, trailing DNT
by 259 votes. However, PDP’s
postal ballot count was 493.
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constituency. In Wamrong,
BTP won 1,153 EVM votes and
923 postal votes.
Druk Thuendrel Tshogpa
(DTT) managed to secure
1,048 total votes, including
574 postal ballots and 474
EVM votes in Thrimshing,
securing the second-highest
votes after PDP.
Although PDP secured
only 679 EVM votes and
1,131 votes in Wamrong, it
remained the second-highest
in the same constituency.
The enthusiastic re-
sponse during the president’s
campaign in Trashigang,
drawing attendees from re-
mote gewogs like Merak and
Sakteng, indicated PDP’s in-
fluence in the region.
First-time voter, Sonam
Tenzin from Kanglung, ex-
pressed nervousness and
excitement, emphasising
the importance of voting for
Bhutan Tendrel Party
(BTP) secured 980 votes (241
from postal ballots), and Druk
Thuendrel Tshogpa (DTT)
and Druk Phuensum Tshogpa
(DPT) secured 835 and 655
votes, respectively, with 145
and 130 postal ballots.
In the North-Thimphu con-
stituency, where the president
of DTT and a former minister
contested, PDP secured the
highest votes. PDP’s Tshering
secured 1,602 votes—1,291
from EVM and 311 from postal
ballots. BTP secured the sec-
ond-highest votes of 959 (815
from EVM and 144 from postal
Voters wait their turn to vote at Bartsham Gewog Centre Polling station
nation-building.
Voters in Bartsham ex-
pressed the need for change
and found PDP’s pledges most
ballots).
DTT’s president, Kinga
Tshering, and DNT candidate
won only 669 and 632 votes, re-
spectively, and DPT managed
513 votes.
Voters expressed their
commitment to choosing the
best government for the ben-
efit of the people.
Dawa Sangay from Wang-
bama, 26, emphasised the
importance of agriculture and
the challenges in accessing fi-
nance for the community.
Another voter, Karma from
Babesa, expressed a sense of
responsibility, stating, “I will
relevant to rural communities.
Trashigang voters echoed
the sentiment that giving the
former government another
regret it if the best party loses.
I came to make a difference.”
Thimphu recorded a voter
turnout of about 61 percent.
with 64 percent in South Thim-
phu and 57.5 percent in North
Good Day
• to build new monuments
• to consecrate
• to hand and take over office
• to shift house
• to shift house
• to enter into new house
• to star t new business
• to hold good discussions
Gasa Trongsa Bumthang
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chance could elevate the
country to new heights.
Trashigang has a total of
52,935 registered voters.
Thimphu.
Thimphu has 17,338 regis-
tered voters. North Thimphu
has 7,607 registered voters,
while South Thimphu has
9,731 registered voters.
TOMORROW
Bad Day
• to seek astrological
predictions and divinations
for both dead and living
• to roof house
A good day for rituals (laza):
those born in the dragon year.
Time of issue: 4:00 PM,
November 30, 2023
Gelephu Phuentsholing
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