Bhutan takes first step forward
Total electorate: 318,365 out of a total population of 672,425
Total National Assembly seats: 47
Magic Number: 24, as simple majority would be enough to form government in this bi-party poll
Total candidates: 94, including 9 women
Total polling stations: 865. IAF choppers helped reach ballots to the highest polling station, in Lunana
International observers: 42
Media: Over 60 international media agencies and over 100 international journalists