Tshogdu

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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.

See also

• Parliament of Bhutan
  • National Assembly of Bhutan
  • National Council of Bhutan
• Prime Minister of Bhutan
• Government of Bhutan

External links

• The National Assembly of Bhutan website
• Information on the Tshogdu