The Bhutan Tendrel Party has declared Karma Rinchen as one of its candidates from Sarpang. The party has declared 15 candidates so far.
The 54-year-old from Tshojan village in Chhuzanggang Gewog will represent the party from Gelephu Constituency. He has a Master of Education from Edith Cowan University in Australia and a Bachelor of Education from the Samtse College of Education.
According to a news release, Karma has more than 30 years of experience in the civil service. He served as a teacher, lecturer, Dzongrab and Drungpa in different districts.
He led the Phuentshogling Incident Management team and was also a member of the Southern Covid-19 Taskforce during the pandemic.