Tshering Tobgay Re-Elected As Bhutan’s Prime Minister

• In a significant political development, Bhutanese voters have overwhelmingly chosen Tshering Tobgay as their Prime Minister for a second term. The People’s Democratic Party (PDP), led by Mr. Tobgay, secured a landslide victory, winning nearly two-thirds of the seats in the recent election, as announced by the election commission.
• Tshering Tobgay, a former Prime Minister who previously held office from 2013 to 2018, has promised to strengthen ties with India, Bhutan’s key trading partner. Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended his congratulations to Tobgay through a post on social media platform X (formerly Twitter), acknowledging the victory and expressing his support.
• Tobgay expressed his eagerness to collaborate with India in nurturing and strengthening the bonds of friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

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Published date : 22 Jan 2024 12:40PM