Parliament
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Thimphu.
The Tsongdu (National Assembly) has 150 members – 100 people’s representatives, 34 government Representatives, 10 from the clergy, and 6 royal advisory councillors. They serve five-year terms.
Parliament is unicameral and is located in Thimphu.
The Tsongdu (National Assembly) has 150 members – 100 people’s representatives, 34 government Representatives, 10 from the clergy, and 6 royal advisory councillors. They serve five-year terms.
Kings
1907-1926 Ugyen Wangchuck
1926-1952 Jigme Wangchuck
1952-1972 Jigme Dorji Wangchuck
1972-2006 Jigme Singye Wangchuck
2006 now Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck
Prime Ministers
1952-1964 Jigme Palden Dorji
1964-1964 Lhendup Dorji (acting)
1964-1998 (No Prime Minister)
1998-1999 Lyonpo Jigme Yoser Thinley
1999-2000 Lyonpo Sangay Ngedup
2000-2001 Lyonpo Yeshey Zimba
2001-2003 Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuck
2003-2004 Lyonpo Jigme Yoser Thinley
2004-2005 Yeshey Zimba
2005-2006 Sangay Ngedup
2006-2007 Khandu Wangchuk
2007-2008 Kinzang Dorji
2008 now Jigme Yoser Thinley
