Tenzin (politician)
Tenzin is a Bhutanese politician who has been a member of the National Assembly of Bhutan, since October 2018.[2]
Tenzin | |
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Member of the National Assembly of Bhutan | |
Assumed office 31 October 2018 | |
Preceded by | Damcho Dorji |
Constituency | Khatoed Laya |
Personal details | |
Born | c. 1982[1] |
Nationality | Bhutanese |
Political party | Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) |
Education
He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Geography and Buddhist Literature[1] from Sherubtse College.[3]
Political career
Before joining politics, Tenzin was a community social worker.[4]
He was elected to the National Assembly of Bhutan as a candidate of DNT from Khatoed Laya constituency in 2018 Bhutanese National Assembly election.[5] He received 588 votes and defeated Changa Dawa, a candidate of Druk Phuensum Tshogpa.[5] He also participated in the 2008 and 2013 elections.[5]
References
- "Know your candidate: Gasa".
- "Tenzin". www.nab.gov.bt.
- "Bhutan 2018 Elections". www.peldendrukpa.com.
- "DNT launches 46 candidates".
- "Voluntary service and postal ballots decide for Gasa".
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