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List of prime ministers of Bhutan

List of prime ministers of Bhutan

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The prime minister of Bhutan (Lyonchhen) is the head of government of Bhutan. The prime minister is nominated by the party that wins the most seats in the National Assembly (Gyelyong Tshogdu) and heads the executive cabinet, called the Council of Ministers (Lhengye Zhungtshog).

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On 9 April 2008, Jigme Thinley became the first ever elected prime minister; he took office following the country's first democratic election.[2][3]

The current prime minister is Tshering Tobgay, since 28 January 2024.

Prime ministers of the Kingdom of Bhutan

Chief ministers (Gongzim)

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Prime ministers (Lyonchen)

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Notes

  1. Died in office.
  2. Assassinated by a corporal of the Royal Bhutan Army.
  3. Brother of Jigme Palden Dorji.

References

  1. [1]
    "15 Highest Paid Asian Political Leaders 2015". Pinoy Thaiyo. 23 June 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2019.
  2. [2]
    Wangchuk, Rinzin (12 April 2008). "New PM Takes Office". Kuensel Online. Archived from the original on 7 October 2009. Retrieved 1 September 2011.
  3. [3]
    "Thinley Takes Over as Premier". The Hindu. 11 April 2008. Archived from the original on 2 November 2012. Retrieved 1 September 2011.

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