Provisional results of Bhutan National Assembly election go in favour of DNT

In Bhutan, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT) has won National Assembly elections. 

According to provisional results, DNT has won 30 seats in 47 member National Assembly, the lower house of the parliament. 

Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) has got remaining 17 seats. 

The polling for third parliamentary election was held today. 

A total of 94 candidates, 47 each from DNT and



DPT tried their luck in the final round of general elections. 

As per the constitution of Bhutan only two parties, who get the highest votes in the primary round, can participate in the final round. 

DNT and DPT had got maximum votes in the primary round election held last month, while ruling PDP came third and failed to qualify for the last round.