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Bhutan votes as economic strife hits 'national happiness'
Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on January 9, 2024
Both parties contesting are committed to a constitutionally enshrined philosophy of a government that measures its success by the "happiness and well-being of the people". Foremost in the minds of many are the struggles facing the kingdom's younger generation, with chronic youth unemployment and a brain drain. Bhutan's youth...
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Published on January 10, 2024 - 01:39
Bhutan votes in former PM in elections overshadowed by economic strife
Bhutanese voters have elected Tshering Tobgay to become prime minister for a second time after his party won nearly two-thirds of seats. The January 9 poll was dominated by economic challenges threatening the Himalayan nation's longstanding policy of prioritising "Gross National Happiness" over growth.
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