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Two percent of Thimphu’s population elects capital’s Thrompon

Jul 18, 2026 5 mins read
Two percent of Thimphu’s population elects capital’s Thrompon

Just 32% of registered voters representing roughly 2% of Thimphu's estimated population chose the city's Thrompon. Is it a case of structural exclusion or simply voter apathy?

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