Dechen Dolkar

Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) introduced its first six candidates from the eastern dzongkhags for the fourth parliamentary elections, yesterday.

The party introduced Chenga Tshewang, 32, as its candidate from Khar-Yurung constituency in Pemagatshel. He has a bachelor in business administration. He worked as a tour guide for over eight years.

Sonam Dhendup, 40, will contest from Nanong-Shumar constituency in Pemagatshel. He has a master’s degree in law. He served in the civil service for four years. He has operated a private law firm with his colleagues for more than eight years.




The party also introduced Dorji Tshering, 36, from Jomotshangkha-Martshala constituency in Samdrupjongkhar. He has a master’s degree in public policy.  He has served in the civil service for four years and a year in a UN agency.

Tenzin Namgyel, 43, is recontesting from Kanglung-Samkhar-Udzorong constituency in Trashigang. He has an MBA in Marketing and bachelor’s in Dzongkha  (Hons) with English. He worked as a journalist for more than 12 years and also served as a General Manager of Dungsam Cement Corporation Limited.




Jigme Dorji, 53-year-old, is also recontesting from Drametse-Ngatsang constituency in Mongar. He has a master’s degree in education and administration. He served for 24 years as an educationist and administrator.

Jigme Wangdi, 34, is the Party’s candidate from Wamrong constituency in Trashigang. He has a bachelor’s in education and served as a teacher for four years. He has started a startup called Ama Kharang dealing in kharang supply.