Tashichhoeling, Samtse
Registered voters: 14,727 | Male: 7,549 | Female: 7,178
Ritu Raj Chhetri
Age: 54
Work experience: 30 years of experience working in the fields of judiciary, NEC and politics.
Education: Masters in Environmental Law
One sentence that best describes your life?
One who stands up for justice.
A woman figure you look up to?
Hilary Clinton
With your experience and knowledge in politics till now, do we need power to serve the country?
Yes. In order to set the ball rolling and to set things in the right perspective.
Your party symbol is the elephant, how well does your personality match with the elephant?
In my struggle to serve the nation with dignity and vigour.
What do you say about your opponent? Which area do you think he requires improvement?
My hope is that he is conscientious.
Both candidates are experienced politicians but parties have pledged and not delivered. Should voters vote for pledges or the candidates?
It is a combination of both but candidate is weighed higher.
Samtse is already developing at a rapid stage with the Gyalsung programme and industrial estate prioritised here at Tashichhoeling. Your priority for your constituency if elected?
Connectivity is still considered foremost to ensure sustainability of the progress.
Easy flow of drugs through the porous borders is one of the main issues facing our youth as much as unemployment is. What solutions have you thought of?
It is important to not only create awareness but also provide gainful employment opportunities. Further the whole gambit of criminal jurisprudence needs to be revisited so as to have a human approach to dealing with such cases with a reformatory approach.
Do you think Bhutanese are enjoying the right of democracy to freely elect?
As the saying goes “A road of thousand miles begins with one step” I think we are in the right direction in achieving our goal of inclusive democracy.
Sangay Khandu
Age: 47
Work experience: Worked as a Gup and a member of National Assembly
Education: BA in Philosophy, Politics and Economics
One sentence that best describes your life?
My life embodies the philosophy that greatness isn’t confined to grand gestures; it thrives in the dedication to doing small things with great care and sincerity.
A woman figure you look up to?
My wife, whose strength, resilience, and unwavering support have been pivotal in shaping my perspectives and pursuits.
With your experience in politics till now, do we need power to serve the country?
From my political journey, I firmly believe that effective service to our country demands not just power, but a profound blend of passion, unwavering commitment, and a genuine dedication to the welfare of our citizens.
Your party symbol is horse, how well does your personality match with the horse?
My life’s work has been a testament to serving and uplifting my community, resonating profoundly with the values embodied by our party symbol, the horse.
What do you say about your opponent? Which area do you think he requires improvement?
He is a good friend. While my opponent and I have collaborated in the past, our roles as candidates necessitate professional opposition. I hold respect for him as a colleague.
Both candidates are experienced politicians but parties have pledged and not delivered. Should voters vote for pledges or the candidates?
In the realm of political promises, actions speak louder than pledges. Voters should base their trust on a party’s track record and the candidate’s ability to deliver. PDP stands by its commitments.
Samtse is already developing at a rapid stage with the Gyalsung programme and industrial estate prioritised here at Tashichhoeling. Your priority for your constituency if elected?
If elected, my focus resides in fostering a familial bond with my constituents. I aim to comprehend their issues, foster sustainable and inclusive development, ensuring no one is left behind. My goal is to identify local potentials and translate them into opportunities, breaking the cycle of poverty and elevating livelihoods.
Easy flow of drugs through the porous borders is one of the main issues facing our youth as much as unemployment is. What solutions have you thought of?
Addressing the issue of drug flow through porous borders extends beyond the scope of legislation alone. It necessitates a unified and introspective effort from our society. This challenge requires us to come together, collectively examining our vulnerabilities and shortcomings in combating the inflow of drugs. It’s a pivotal moment that calls for a united, concerted action, urging us to scrutinize our failings and work together as a nation to tackle the pervasive issue of drug trafficking.
Do you think Bhutanese are enjoying the right of democracy to freely elect?
Our Constitution upholds the right to freely elect, and in my 15 years of active engagement across four elections, I’ve witnessed our people embracing their democratic privileges, exercising their voting rights with enthusiasm and autonomy.