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Legislative branch Bhutan, in 36 editions.
The entry for Bhutan published Legislative branch in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 24 editions. Each is shown as published. Legislative branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 24
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Legislative branch” (1990 to 2025), “Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde)” (1994 to 1996) and “National Assembly (Tshogdu)” (1996).
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2025 edition
Rewritten since 2024The same text in 4 editions, 1990 to 1993.
unicameral National Assembly (Tshogdu)
unicameral National Assembly (Tshogdu)
Published as “Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde)”
nominated by the king
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral National Assembly (Tshogdu); no national elections
nominated by the king
unicameral National Assembly (Tshogdu) (Tshogdu); no national elections
Published as “Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde)”
nominated by the king
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog); appointed by the king
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral National Assembly (Tshogdu); no national elections
nominated by the king
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog); appointed by the
king
unicameral National Assembly (Tshogdu); no
national elections
Published as “Royal Advisory Council (Lodoi Tsokde)”
was nominated by the king
- cabinet:
- Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) was appointed by the king
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “National Assembly (Tshogdu)”
members serve for three years; seats - (150 total, 105 elected from village constituencies, 12 represent religious bodies, and 33 designated by the king to represent government and other secular interests)
Rewritten: too little of the 1995 text remains to mark the changes.
was nominated by the king
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) was appointed by
the king
unicameral
members serve for three years; seats -
(150 total, 105 elected from village constituencies, 12 represent
religious bodies, and 33 designated by the king to represent
government and other secular interests)
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 12 represent religious bodies, and 33 are designated by the king to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
- elections:
- last held NA (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- NA
was nominated by the kingunicameral
cabinet: Council of Ministers (Lhengye Shungtsog) was appointed by
the king
members serve for three years; seats -total,
seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 12 represent
bodies, and 33 are designated by the king to represent
other secular interests) interests; members serve three-year terms)
elections: last held NA (next to be held NA)
election results: NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the king to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
- elections:
- last held NA (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150
seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 12 10 represent religious
bodies, and 33 35 are designated by the king to represent government and
other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
elections: last held NA (next to be held NA)
election results: NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
- elections:
- last held NA (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150
seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious
religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the king monarch to represent
government and
terms)
elections: last held NA (next to be held NA)
election results: NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
- elections:
- last held NA (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150
elections: last held NA (next to be held NA)
election results: NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms) elections: last held NA (next to be held NA) election results: NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
- elections:
- last held NA (next to be held NA)
- election results:
- NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
elections: last held NA (next to be held NA)
election results: NA
The same text in 3 editions, 2003 to 2005.
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
- elections:
- local elections last held November 2002 (next to be held NA 2005)
- election results:
- NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
elections: local elections last held NA November 2002 (next to be held NA) NA 2005)
election results: NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
- elections:
- local elections last held August 2005 (next to be held in 2008)
- election results:
- NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members serve three-year terms)
elections: local elections last held November 2002 August 2005 (next to be held NA 2005) in 2008)
election results: NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 members elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; to serve three-year terms)
- elections:
- first election to be held in 2008; note - local elections last held August 2005 (next to be held in 2008)
- election results:
- NA
unicameral National Assembly or Tshogdu (150 seats; 105 members elected from village constituencies, 10 represent religious bodies, and 35 are designated by the monarch to represent government and other secular interests; members to serve three-year terms)
elections: first election to be held in 2008; note - local elections last held August 2005 (next to be held in 2008)
election results: NA
- new bicameral Parliament consists of the non-partisan National Council (25 seats; 20 members elected by each of the 20 electoral districts (dzongkhags) for four-year terms and 5 members nominated by the King);
- and the National Assembly (47 seats; members elected by direct, popular vote for five-year terms)
- elections:
- National Council elections last held on 31 December 2007 and 29 January 2008 (next to be held by December 2012);
- National Assembly elections last held on 24 March 2008 (next to be held by March 2013)
- election results:
- National Council - NA;
- National Assembly - percent of vote by party - DPT 67%, PDP 33%;
- seats by party - DPT 45, PDP 2
Rewritten: too little of the 2007 text remains to mark the changes.
new bicameral Parliament consists of the non-partisan National Council (25 seats; 20 members elected by each of the 20 electoral districts (dzongkhags) for four-year terms and 5 members nominated by the King); and the National Assembly (47 seats; members elected by direct, popular vote for five-year terms)
elections: National Council elections last held on 31 December 2007 and 29 January 2008 (next to be held by December 2012); National Assembly elections last held on 24 March 2008 (next to be held by March 2013)
election results: National Council - NA; National Assembly - percent of vote by party - DPT 67%, PDP 33%; seats by party - DPT 45, PDP 2
The same text in 4 editions, 2009 to 2012.
- bicameral Parliament consists of the non-partisan National Council (25 seats; 20 members elected by each of the 20 electoral districts (dzongkhags) for four-year terms and 5 members nominated by the King);
- and the National Assembly (47 seats; members elected by direct, popular vote for five-year terms)
- elections:
- National Council elections last held on 31 December 2007 and 29 January 2008 (next to be held by December 2012);
- National Assembly elections last held on 24 March 2008 (next to be held by March 2013)
- election results:
- National Council - NA;
- National Assembly - percent of vote by party - DPT 67%, PDP 33%;
- seats by party - DPT 45, PDP 2
new bicameral Parliament consists of the non-partisan National Council (25 seats; 20 members elected by each of the 20 electoral districts (dzongkhags) for four-year terms and 5 members nominated by the King); and the National Assembly (47 seats; members elected by direct, popular vote for five-year terms)
elections:
National Council elections last held on 31 December 2007 and 29 January 2008 (next to be held by December 2012); National Assembly elections last held on 24 March 2008 (next to be held by March 2013)
election results:
National Council - NA; National Assembly - percent of vote by party - DPT 67%, PDP 33%; seats by party - DPT 45, PDP 2
- bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members elected by each of the 20 administrative districts (dzongkhags) for four-year terms and 5 members appointed by the king);
- and the National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members nominated by the two parties and elected by direct, popular vote for five-year terms)
- elections:
- National Council elections last held on 23 April 2013 (next to be held in 2017);
- National Assembly elections (first round) last held on 31 May 2013;
- second round held on 13 July 2013
- election results:
- National Council - independents 20;
- note - all candidates ran as independents;
- National Assembly - first round poll held on 31 May 2013 - percent of vote by party - DPT 44.52%;
- PDP 32.53%;
- DNT 17.04%;
- DCT 5.9%;
- second round poll held on 13 July 2013 - percent of vote by party - PDP 54.88%, DPT 45.12%;
- seats by party - PDP 32, DPT 15
bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members elected by each of the 20 electoral administrative districts (dzongkhags) for four-year terms and 5 members nominated appointed by the King); king); and the National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members nominated by the two parties and elected by direct, popular vote for five-year terms)
elections:
National Council elections last held on 31 December 2007 and 29 January 2008 23 April 2013 (next to be held by December 2012); in 2017); National Assembly elections (first round) last held on 24 March 2008 (next to be 31 May 2013; second round held by March 2013) on 13 July 2013
election results:
National Council - NA; independents 20; note - all candidates ran as independents; National Assembly - first round poll held on 31 May 2013 - percent of vote by party - DPT 67%, 44.52%; PDP 33%; seats 32.53%; DNT 17.04%; DCT 5.9%; second round poll held on 13 July 2013 - percent of vote by party - PDP 54.88%, DPT 45, 45.12%; seats by party - PDP 2 32, DPT 15
- bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members elected by each of the 20 administrative districts (dzongkhags) for four-year terms and 5 members appointed by the king);
- and the National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members nominated by the two parties and elected by direct, popular vote for five-year terms)
- elections:
- National Council election last held on 23 April 2013 (next to be held in 2017);
- National Assembly election (first round) held on 31 May 2013;
- second round on 13 July 2013
- election results:
- National Council - independents 20;
- note - all candidates required to run as independents;
- National Assembly - first round poll held on 31 May 2013 - percent of vote by party - DPT 44.52%;
- PDP 32.53%;
- DNT 17.04%;
- DCT 5.9%;
- second round poll held on 13 July 2013 - percent of vote by party - PDP 54.88%, DPT 45.12%;
- seats by party - PDP 32, DPT 15
bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members elected by each of the 20 administrative districts (dzongkhags) for four-year terms and 5 members appointed by the king); and the National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members nominated by the two parties and elected by direct, popular vote for five-year terms)
elections:
National Council elections election last held on 23 April 2013 (next to be held in 2017); National Assembly elections election (first round) last held on 31 May 2013; second round held on 13 July 2013
election results:
National Council - independents 20; note - all candidates ran required to run as independents; National Assembly - first round poll held on 31 May 2013 - percent of vote by party - DPT 44.52%; PDP 32.53%; DNT 17.04%; DCT 5.9%; second round poll held on 13 July 2013 - percent of vote by party - PDP 54.88%, DPT 45.12%; seats by party - PDP 32, DPT 15
- description:
- bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 4-year terms) and the National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- National Council election last held on 23 April 2013 (next to be held in 2017);
- National Assembly election (first round) held on 31 May 2013;
- second round on 13 July 2013
- election results:
- National Council - independents 20;
- note - all candidates required to run as independents;
- National Assembly - first round poll held on 31 May 2013 - percent of vote by party - DPT 44.52%;
- PDP 32.53%;
- DNT 17.04%;
- DCT 5.9%;
- second round poll held on 13 July 2013 - percent of vote by party - PDP 54.88%, DPT 45.12%;
- seats by party - PDP 32, DPT 15
description: bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by each of the 20 administrative districts (dzongkhags) for four-year terms simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king); king; members serve 4-year terms) and the National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members nominated by the two parties and directly elected in single-seat constituencies by direct, popular proportional representation vote for five-year to serve 5-year terms)
elections:
election results:
- description:
- bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms) and the National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- National Council election last held on 23 April 2013 (next to be held in 2018);
- National Assembly election first round held on 31 May 2013 and second round on 13 July 2013
- election results:
- National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates required to run as independents; National Assembly - first round - percent of vote by party - DPT 44.5%; PDP 32.5%; DNT 17.0%; DCT 5.9%; second round - percent of vote by party - PDP 54.9%, DPT 45.1%; seats by party - PDP 32, DPT 15
description: bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 4-year 5-year terms) and the National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)
elections: National Council election last held on 23 April 2013 (next to be held in 2017); 2018); National Assembly election (first round) first round held on 31 May 2013; 2013 and second round on 13 July 2013
election results: National Council - independents 20; note seats by party - all independent 20 (all candidates required to run as independents; National Assembly - first round poll held on 31 May 2013 - percent of vote by party - DPT 44.52%; 44.5%; PDP 32.53%; 32.5%; DNT 17.04%; 17.0%; DCT 5.9%; second round poll held on 13 July 2013 - percent of vote by party - PDP 54.88%, 54.9%, DPT 45.12%; 45.1%; seats by party - PDP 32, DPT 15
- description:
- bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms) and the National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- National Council election last held on 23 April 2013 (next to be held in 2018);
- National Assembly election first round held on 31 May 2013 and second round on 13 July 2013 ((next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates required to run as independents);
- National Assembly - percent of vote by party in first round - DPT 44.5%;
- PDP 32.5%;
- DNT 17.0%;
- DCT 5.9%;
- percent of vote in second round - PDP 54.9%, DPT 45.1%;
- seats by party - PDP 32, DPT 15
description: bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms) and the National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)
elections: National Council election last held on 23 April 2013 (next to be held in 2018); National Assembly election first round held on 31 May 2013 and second round on 13 July 2013 ((next to be held in 2018)
election results: National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates required to run as independents; independents); National Assembly - first round - percent of vote by party in first round - DPT 44.5%; PDP 32.5%; DNT 17.0%; DCT 5.9%; second round - percent of vote by party in second round - PDP 54.9%, DPT 45.1%; seats by party - PDP 32, DPT 15
The same text in 3 editions, 2018 to 2020.
- description:
bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of:
non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
National Council election last held on 20 April 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - first round held on 15 September 2018 and second round held on 18 October 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates ran as independents); composition - men 23, women 2, percent of women 8%
- National Assembly - first round - percent of vote by party - DNT 31.9%, DPT 30.9%, PDP 27.4%, BKP 9.8%;
- second round - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - DNT 30, DPT 17;
- composition - men 40, women 7, percent of women 14.9%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 12.5%
description: bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of the of:
non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms) and the
National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to serve 5-year terms)
elections: National Council election last held on 23 20 April 2013 2018 (next to be held in 2018); 2023)
National Assembly election - first round held on 31 May 2013 15 September 2018 and second round held on 13 July 2013 ((next 18 October 2018 (next to be held in 2018) 2023)
election results: National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates required to run ran as independents); composition - men 23, women 2, percent of women 8%
National Assembly - first round - percent of vote by party in first round - DNT 31.9%, DPT 44.5%; 30.9%, PDP 32.5%; DNT 17.0%; DCT 5.9%; 27.4%, BKP 9.8%; second round - percent of vote in second round by party - PDP 54.9%, DPT 45.1%; NA; seats by party - PDP 32, DNT 30, DPT 15 17; composition - men 40, women 7, percent of women 14.9%; note - total Parliament percent of women 12.5%
The same text in 2021 and 2022.
- description:
bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of:
non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies in a two-round majoritarian voting system; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
National Council election last held on 20 April 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - first round held on 15 September 2018 and second round held on 18 October 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates ran as independents); composition - men 23, women 2, percent of women 8%
- National Assembly - first round - percent of vote by party - DNT 31.9%, DPT 30.9%, PDP 27.4%, BKP 9.8%;
- second round - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - DNT 30, DPT 17;
- composition - men 40, women 7, percent of women 14.9%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 12.5%
description: bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of:
non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by proportional representation vote to in a two-round majoritarian voting system; members serve 5-year terms)
elections:
National Council election last held on 20 April 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - first round held on 15 September 2018 and second round held on 18 October 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
election results:
National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates ran as independents); composition - men 23, women 2, percent of women 8%
National Assembly - first round - percent of vote by party - DNT 31.9%, DPT 30.9%, PDP 27.4%, BKP 9.8%; second round - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - DNT 30, DPT 17; composition - men 40, women 7, percent of women 14.9%; note - total Parliament percent of women 12.5%
- description:
bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of:
non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Tshogdu (46 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies in a two-round system; in the primary round, contesting political parties are directly selected by simple majority vote; in the main round, the two top parties in the primary round field candidates who are directly elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
National Council - last held on 20 April 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
National Assembly - first round held on 30 November 2023 and second round to be held on 9 January 2024 (next to be held in 2028)
2018: National Assembly - primary round held on 15 September 2018 and main round held on 18 October 2018 (next primary round be held on 30 November 2023 and second round to be held on 9 January 2024)
- election results:
- National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates ran as independents) and 5 appointed by the king;
- composition as of October 2023 - men 22, women 3, percent of women 12%
- National Assembly - percent of vote by party in first round - PDP 42.5%, BTP 19.6%, DPT 14.9%, DNT 13.1% DTT 9.8%;
- composition NA;
- second round to be held on 9 January 2024
description: bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of:
non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 (46 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies in a two-round majoritarian voting system; in the primary round, contesting political parties are directly selected by simple majority vote; in the main round, the two top parties in the primary round field candidates who are directly elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections:
National Council election - last held on 20 April 2018 2023 (next to be held in 2023) 2028)
National Assembly - first round held on 30 November 2023 and second round to be held on 9 January 2024 (next to be held in 2028)
2018: National Assembly - primary round held on 15 September 2018 and second main round held on 18 October 2018 (next primary round be held on 30 November 2023 and second round to be held in 2023) on 9 January 2024)
election results:
National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates ran as independents); independents) and 5 appointed by the king; composition as of October 2023 - men 23, 22, women 2, 3, percent of women 8% 12%
National Assembly - first round - percent of vote by party in first round - DNT 31.9%, DPT 30.9%, PDP 27.4%, BKP 42.5%, BTP 19.6%, DPT 14.9%, DNT 13.1% DTT 9.8%; composition NA; second round - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - DNT 30, DPT 17; composition - men 40, women 7, percent of women 14.9%; note - total Parliament percent of women 12.5% to be held on 9 January 2024
- description:
bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of:
non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Tshogdu (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies in a two-round system; in the primary round, contesting political parties are directly selected by simple majority vote; in the main round, the two top parties in the primary round field candidates who are directly elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
National Council - last held on 20 April 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
National Assembly - first round held on 30 November 2023 with a runoff on 9 January 2024 (next to be held in 2028)
- election results:
- National Council - seats by party - independent 20 (all candidates ran as independents) and 5 appointed by the king;
- composition - men 22, women 3, percentage women 12%
- National Assembly - percent of vote by party in first round - PDP 42.5%, BTP 19.6%, DPT 14.9%, DNT 13.1% DTT 9.8%;
- percent of vote in second round - PDP 55%, BTP 45%;
- seats by party PDP 30, BTP 17;
- composition - men 45, women 2, percentage women 4.3%;
- total percentage women in Parliament 6.9%
description: bicameral Parliament or Chi Tshog consists of:
non-partisan National Council or Gyelyong Tshogde (25 seats; 20 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 5 members appointed by the king; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly or Tshogdu (46 (47 seats; members directly elected in single-seat constituencies in a two-round system; in the primary round, contesting political parties are directly selected by simple majority vote; in the main round, the two top parties in the primary round field candidates who are directly elected by simple majority vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections:
National Assembly - first round held on 30 November 2023 and second round to be held with a runoff on 9 January 2024 (next to be held in 2028)2018: National Assembly - primary round held on 15 September 2018 and main round held on 18 October 2018 (next primary round be held on 30 November 2023 and second round to be held on 9 January 2024)election results:as of October 2023 - men 22, women 3, percent of percentage women 12%
National Assembly - percent of vote by party in first round - PDP 42.5%, BTP 19.6%, DPT 14.9%, DNT 13.1% DTT 9.8%; composition NA; percent of vote in second round to be held on 9 January 2024 - PDP 55%, BTP 45%; seats by party PDP 30, BTP 17; composition - men 45, women 2, percentage women 4.3%; total percentage women in Parliament 6.9%
- legislature name:
- Parliament (Chi Tshog)
- legislative structure:
- bicameral
Rewritten: too little of the 2024 text remains to mark the changes.
legislature name: Parliament (Chi Tshog)
legislative structure: bicameral
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Bhutan: Legislative branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/bhutan/legislative-branch.