Khandu Wangchuk

Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk (born 24 November 1950 in Paro) is a political figure in Bhutan. He graduated from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi.[1] He was Chairman of the council (Prime Minister) from 2001 until 2002. On 7 September 2006, he became Prime Minister again; he was then replaced by Kinzang Dorji on 2 August 2007, after Wangchuk resigned to participate in the 2008 election as a member of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) political party.[2] He also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007.

Khandu Wangchuk
Khandu Wangchuk on 7 June 2004
Prime Minister of Bhutan
In office
2001–2002
Succeeded byKinzang Dorji
In office
7 September 2006 – 2 August 2007
Succeeded byKinzang Dorji
Foreign Minister of Bhutan
In office
2003–2007
Personal details
Born (1950-11-24) 24 November 1950
Paro, Bhutan

Following the DPT's victory in the March 2008 election, Wangchuk became Minister of Economic Affairs on April 11, 2008.[3][4]

Honours
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References
  1. "Campus of the distinguished (Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuck)". Bhutan Observer. 4 July 2008. Archived from the original on 22 July 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2015.
  2. "Caretaker prime minister appointed in Bhutan" Archived 2007-09-30 at the Wayback Machine, Indo-Asian News Service (hindustantimes.com), 3 August 2007.
  3. Rinzin Wangchuk, "His Majesty confers Dakyen on new cabinet" Archived 2011-06-10 at the Wayback Machine, Kuensel Online, April 12, 2008.
  4. "Thinley takes over as Premier", Press Trust of India (The Hindu), 11 April 2008.
  5. Curriculum Vitae
  6. Curriculum Vitae


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