The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) has filed a complaint with the Election Commission of Bhutan (ECB) against the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT), yesterday. In the letter submitted, PDP has requested the ECB to ask DPT to prove the allegations made against PDP during campaigning.
At a press conference in Phuentsholing, yesterday, the President of the People’s Democratic Party, Tshering Tobgay, said that DPT instead of talking about their own pledges and manifesto, has been criticising PDP’s pledges.
“During the BBS live debate, DPT’s Bongo-Chapchha candidate alleged that the newspaper, The Bhutanese is owned by my brother which is not true. Also, a few days ago, at a public meeting in Tsirang, the DPT President accused PDP of bribing the media,” said PDP’s President Tshering Tobgay. He said allegations are baseless and also questions the media’s credibility.
Tshering Tobgay also denied having any connection with the webiste, Bhutanomics.
The complaint letter, likewise, stated that such campaigning, which is both defamatory and irresponsible on the part of DPT leadership as well as candidates, is of serious concern not only to PDP but also to the nation as a whole.
“Whether the ex-PM’s remarks damage the prospects of PDP or not is one question. But the bigger question I am concerned about is the ex-PM’s attitude and remarks damaging the democratic process,” said Tshering Tobgay. He said he invites them to prove that the statements are true. “If they are unable to prove, it exposes them as liars, as cheap politicians willing to go to any end to hold on to power.”
The President added that if DPT fails to prove its allegations, the party will have no option but to take the case to the Royal Court of Justice. Tshering Tobgay was in Phuentsholing, yesterday, meeting the party supporters there. During the meeting the President shared his Party’s pledges and its manifesto.
