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Elections and People’s Participation

When did Bhutan announce its first democratic elections, and who announced them?
Why were people worried about starting democracy in Bhutan?
How did His Majesty ask people to join in elections?
When were the National Council Elections held, and how many people voted?
When did the National Assembly Elections happen, and what was formed afterward?
How did His Majesty help make Bhutan’s elections successful?

When was Bhutan’s Constitution signed, and who signed it?
Why is it important to follow the Constitution for Bhutan’s democracy?
How did His Majesty help fix problems in the 2011 local elections?
What did His Majesty tell the Election Commission about trusting elected leaders?
What does His Majesty do to protect Bhutan’s Constitution?

What important organizations were created before Bhutan’s first elections, and by whom?
What does the Supreme Court do for Bhutan’s democracy, and when was it started?
Why is the King’s approval of new laws important for democracy?
When was the Bhutan National Legal Institute (BNLI) approved, and what does it aim to do?
How does the Jigme Singye Wangchuck School of Law show respect for the Fourth Druk Gyalpo?

Why does His Majesty think local leaders like gups are important for Bhutan?
What happened with newly elected gups in October 2016, and where did it take place?
What did His Majesty tell gups about people joining in democracy?
How did His Majesty encourage people to take part in local government activities?
Why is the dhar given to gups from the Golden Throne special?
Why did His Majesty give patangs to Dzongkhag Tshogdu Chairpersons in December 2016?
What did His Majesty say about the responsibilities of local leaders with power?

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