Bhutan votes today as economic crisis hits 'national happiness'
Tuesday, 9 January 2024 Both parties, the Bhutan Tendrel Party (BTP) and People's Democratic Party (PDP) are committed to a constitutionally enshrined philosophy of government that measures its success by the "happiness and well-being of the people."
Bhutanese voters have elected Tshering Tobgay to become prime minister for a second time after his party won nearly two-thirds of seats. The January 9 poll was dominated by economic challenges threatening the Himalayan nation's longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over...
Bhutan holds general elections amid economic challenges and concerns over chronic youth unemployment and brain drain. The country's policy of prioritising "Gross... IndiaTimes
Both parties contesting are committed to a constitutionally enshrined philosophy of a government that measures its success by the "happiness and well-being of... IndiaTimes
Tuesday, 9 January 2024
