After a century of absolute monarchy, the fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuk of Bhutan, stunned the nation with a royal decree that declared his abdication and announced the introduction of democracy. It is a unique experience, unlike other countries where democracy was often achieved with bloody rebellions and warfare. Bhutanese democracy is unique, and it is worth revealing its uniqueness to the world. The purpose of this study is to evaluate Bhutanese electoral administration from a comparative perspective, particularly in terms of international best practices. Through the Election Act and...
After a century of absolute monarchy, the fourth King Jigme Singye Wangchuk of Bhutan, stunned the nation with a royal decree that declared his abdica...