Gangzur – Minjey, Lhuentse

Registered voters: 9,461 | Male: 4,512 | Female: 4,949

Loday Tsheten

Age: 48

Work experience: Director for Department of Macro-fiscal and Development Finance and Director for Department of National Budget under finance ministry

Education: MBA with Finance as specialisation

A proverb that summarises your belief. 

“Be yourself; everyone else is already taken.” – Oscar Wilde. 

Your idea of an ideal politician. 

Someone who promotes inclusivity, respecting diverse perspectives and backgrounds.

What motivated you to join politics? 

My decision to join politics is entirely driven by the obligation to make democracy vibrant and successful as democracy is the vision of our Fourth Druk Gyalpo and we cannot afford to fail him. 

Does social media serve as a blessing or curse in ensuring fair elections?

On the positive side, it provides a platform for widespread information dissemination, fostering political awareness, and encouraging civic engagement. However, it can also be a curse when misinformation spreads rapidly, influencing public opinion and potentially undermining the integrity of the electoral process. 

How do you view Lhuentse in the next five years? 

In the next  five  years, I see Lhuentse as a vibrant district with many domestic and international tourists. We need to work on shortening the travel time and smoothing the ride from Thimphu to Lhuentse though.  

Why are you the best choice for your constituency? 

Because of my unwavering commitment to transparency, my track record of serving the nation, and my dedication to addressing the diverse needs of our residents.  

Your first priority for the constituency if elected?

To upgrade the road network from Ganggola to Lhuentse and to shorten the travel time from Thimphu by constructing bypasses wherever feasible.  

Chimi Dorji

Age: 49

Work experience: Worked as Executive Audit Specialist, Dzongdag and Assistant Auditor General

Education: Master of Business (Advanced Accounting)

A proverb that summarises your belief. 

“Fear is a Reaction, Courage is a Decision”

Your idea of an ideal politician. 

An ideal Politician is a Politician having a vision, along with the Power to implement that vision” 

What motivated you to join politics? 

Opportunity gave me the motivation to join the politics. 

Does social media serve as a blessing or curse in ensuring fair elections?

Both. It is a powerful and a significant medium for information sharing, it provides real time information to a wider audience, to make informed decision. However, when abused and misused, this power of social media can quickly become a curse.

How do you view Lhuentse in the next five years? 

As moderately developed Dzongkhag with good quality of road networks and urban amenities, making it one of the frequently visited Dzongkhags for religious pilgrimage and cultural tours.

Why are you the best choice for your constituency? 

Because I can deliver and bring development for my constituency given my experience in the Dzongkhag. 

Your first priority for the constituency if elected?

To improve the Road Networks of the constituency as road networks are the lifeline for any development activity.