Thimpu: The registered voters of three municipal corporations are voting to elect their municipal leaders locally known as Thrompon (Mayor). The election in three cities: Thimphu, Phuntsholing, and Gelephu are underway today under the tight pandemic protocol.
Bhutan has four Thromdes (cities), and the election for Samdrup Jongkhar is due in September when the current administration completes its term.
There are three candidates in Thimphu Thromde. Former Thrompon Kinley Dorji from Babesa constituency, Sonam Dorji, 31 from Dechhencholing-Taba constituency, and Ugyen Dorji from Jungshina-Kawajangsa constituency are contesting for the post.
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