The People’s Democratic Party’s (PDP) Dzongkhag Coordinator from Zhemgang is in the capital to meet the Prime Minister-elect to find an explanation as to why their MP-elect Lekey Dorji isn’t among the ministers chosen.
Tenzin Lhendup said it was important to find an answer, since PDP’s president, Tshering Tobay, during his campaign in Zhemgang, had announced that Lekey Dorji will be given a ministerial berth if PDP comes to power. “He had also specified that Lekey Dorji would be the minister of communications, considering his background and expertise.
Many people, especially the constituents of Bardo-Trong in Zhemgang, are also disappointed after the ministerial portfolios were announced yesterday.
They say the Prime Minister-elect is not keeping his words. “We were told that Lekey Dorji will be one of the ministers during the election campaign by the Prime Minister-elect themselves,” said Lhakpa Dorji, one of the constituents.
Another constituent, Kinley Wangdi, said he voted because they were promised a minister. “We need a minister from Zhemgang. Then only will the under-developed Zhemgang will see development.”
