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Jai Bir Rai

Jai Bir Rai

Bhutanese politician

Jai Bir Rai (c. 1973) is a Bhutanese politician who has been Minister for Education since November 2018.[1][2] He has been a member of the National Assembly of Bhutan, since October 2018.[3]

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Early life and education

Rai was born on c. 1973.[4]

He graduated from the Maastricht School of Management, the Netherlands, and received an MBA (Research program, specialized in Accounting and Finance).[5]

Professional career

Before joining politics in 2013, he served as a CEO, chief consultant, trainer and was also the finance officer of the Royal University of Bhutan, JDWNRH and the Ministry of Agriculture.[6][5]

Political career

Rai is a member of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT).[4] He was elected to the National Assembly of Bhutan in the 2018 elections for the Phuentsholing constituency.[4] He received 5,586 votes and defeated Tashi, a candidate of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa.[7]

On 3 November, Lotay Tshering formally announced his cabinet structure and Rai was named as Minister for Education.[6] On 7 November 2018, he was sworn in as Minister for Education in the cabinet of Prime Minister Lotay Tshering.[1]

References

  1. [1]
    "New Cabinet of the Royal Government of Bhutan sworn in on 7th November 2018. – Ministry of Foreign Affairs". www.mfa.gov.bt.
  2. [2]
    "His Majesty The King conferred Dakyen to the new Prime Minister and cabinet ministers - Cabinet Secretariat". www.cabinet.gov.bt.
  3. [3]
    "Jai Bir Rai". www.nab.gov.bt.
  4. [4]
    "Bhutan 2018 Elections". www.peldendrukpa.com.
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    "The Cabinet takes charge". Business Bhutan.
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    "Bhutan's Newly Elected Prime Minister Lotay Tshering Unveiled The 10 Cabinet Ministers On 3 November 2018". www.bhutantimes.com.
  7. [7]
    "DNT wins both constituencies in Chukha".
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