2nd general convention...

The PDP held its second general convention yesterday. Despite strong appeals, from every party member, PDP president Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup resigned, taking full “moral responsibility” for the party’s loss in Bhutan’s first general elections. The general convention confirmed the following nominations: President: Tshering TobgayVice Presidents: Damcho Dorji, Ritu Raj Chhettri, Yeshey DorjiSecretary General: Sonam JatshoTreasurer: [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Political parties on March 23, 2009 2:10 pm | 17 Comments

PDP general convention...

Tomorrow, 22nd March, PDP will hold its general convention. We anticipate a large turnout. People from every dzongkhag have telephoned to inform us that they’ll be participating in the meeting. The convention is open to all party members. To attend, please be at the RAPA hall by 9:30 AM.

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Political parties on March 21, 2009 10:48 pm | 13 Comments

Party convention...

Here’s good news for PDP supporters: A high-level party meeting today decided that PDP’s annual convention will be held on 22 March 2009. All registered members are entitled to participate in the convention, details of which will be made public this week.

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Political parties on February 22, 2009 10:18 pm | 11 Comments

Increasing voluntary contributions...

The election commission’s decision to increase the voluntary contribution ceiling to political parties is hazardous to the health of our fledgling democracy (read ECB’s notification). It’s hazardous because increasing the amount that members can contribute will strengthen the two existing parties, and place any future party at a big disadvantage. It’s hazardous because increasing the [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Political parties on February 2, 2009 9:31 pm | 7 Comments

Opposition in hot water...

I liked Bhutan Observer’s caricature for two reasons. One, they managed to make me look content and happy. And two, Gyamtsho, my son, predicted my response. When his friends had expressed concern for me, he had assured them that I would find it funny. What did I do when he showed me the cartoon? I [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Democracy, Political parties on January 12, 2009 3:25 pm | 14 Comments

Paying commission...

Public anxiety over the pay hike issue is on the rise. And a lot of grief and surprise is directed at the huge increase that we, politicians, are expected to get – the pay commission has recommended an increase of 130% for the prime minister, 66% for ministers and 100% for parliamentarians. The public should [...]

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Posted by Tshering Tobgay in Government, Political parties on December 28, 2008 12:16 am | 2 Comments

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