- Wednesday, May 08, 2024
Tobgay of the People’s Democratic Party had served as the prime minister of Bhutan between 2013 and 2018.
By: Shubham Ghosh
INDIAN prime minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday (9) congratulated Tshering Tobgay and his People’s Democratic Party (PDP) for winning the parliamentary elections in Bhutan and said he looks forward to working together again to further strengthen unique ties of friendship and cooperation between the two countries.
The PDP won most seats in Bhutan’s parliamentary elections held on Tuesday and will form the new government.
In a post on X, Modi said, “Heartiest congratulations to my friend @tsheringtobgay and the People’s Democratic Party for winning the parliamentary elections in Bhutan.”
Heartiest congratulations to my friend @tsheringtobgay and the People’s Democratic Party for winning the parliamentary elections in Bhutan. Look forward to working together again to further strengthen our unique ties of friendship and cooperation.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) January 9, 2024
“Look forward to working together again to further strengthen our unique ties of friendship and cooperation,” he added.
Candidates on Tuesday’s ballot represented only the PDP of former prime minister Tobgay (2013-18) and the Bhutan Tendrel Party led by former civil servant Pema Chewang. A primary round of voting in November eliminated three other parties, including the ruling centre-left Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa party.
(With PTI inputs)
