Bhutan’s Home Minister Sherub Gyeltshen tendered his recognition, which was accepted by the Prime Minister and the Speaker of the National Assembly.
Gyeltshen is the first democratically-elected sitting minister to step down voluntarily. He served the office for two years, five months and 29 days in the Parliament (lower house).
Gyeltshen tendered his resignation to the Prime Minister and National Assembly Speaker in April following his conviction by the larger bench of the High Court over insurance fraud claiming insurance worth Rs 2.26 lakh.
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