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Today, a king lets his people take the road to democracy

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  • 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

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