Month: January 2008

New Delhi, January 02:  India has hailed the conduct of first-ever upper house elections in Bhutan and expressed readiness to support its transition to a democratic constitutional monarchy on Tuesday. "This is indeed a great moment in Bhutan's history and an important step in Bhutan's transition to a new system of governance," a statement issued … Read more

Thimphu, January 02: Chief Election Commissioner Kunzang Wangdi said the election held for the National Council, upper house of the Bhutanese parliament, was a huge success. "We are pleased to say that the National Council elections were a success. We are confident that our switchover to a democratic set-up will be smooth and according to … Read more