The former National Council Representative of Paro, Ugyen Tshering, lost to a newcomer, Sonam Wangchuk, 25, by 65 percent of the total votes cast. Seven hundred and ninety eight voters from Dop-Shari Gewog had turned up today from a total of 1,585 eligible voter to nominate their candidate for the National Council election.
Today’s winner will now be contesting against four other candidates, Kaka Tshering from Wangchang Gewog, Ugyen Tshering from Lamgong Gewog, Tshewang Norbu from Lugnyi Gewog and Kinley Dorji from Naja Gewog.
Paro Dzongkhag has over 17,000 eligible voters.
