Tshogdu
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Lua error in package.lua at line 80: module 'strict' not found. The Tshogdu (Dzongkha: ཚོགས་འདུ་; Wylie: tshogs-'du; "(Bhutanese Grand National) Assembly") was the unicameral legislature of Bhutan until 31 July 2007. The legislature had a total of 150 members. Dasho Ugen Dorje was the last President of the Tshogdu, with Nima Tshering the Secretary-General.
Composition
The Tshogdu was originally composed of locally elected town representatives, religious representatives, and members nominated by the king, all of whom served a three-year term. At the time of its dissolution, there were 4 female and 146 male members.
Appointment method | Seats |
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Members elected from village constituencies | 106 |
Royally appointed members | 10 |
Representatives of monk Body | 10 |
Government appointed members | 24 |
Total | 150 |
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