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Holding leaders to their vows

Jun 27, 2026 2 mins read
Holding leaders to their vows

The Election Commission of Bhutan’s (ECB) recent announcement that it will vet election pledges comes at the most appropriate time. The first test will be applied to the aspiring Thrompon candidates, who have already begun preparing for the upcoming July elections.

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