List of prime ministers of Bhutan
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The prime minister of Bhutan (Lyonchhen) is the head of government of Bhutan. The prime minister is nominated by the party that wins the most seats in the National Assembly (Gyelyong Tshogdu) and heads the executive cabinet, called the Council of Ministers (Lhengye Zhungtshog).
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Prime Minister of Bhutan | |
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Appointer | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as King of Bhutan |
Inaugural holder | Ugyen Dorji (Chief Minister) Jigme Palden Dorji (Prime Minister) |
Formation | 1907 (Chief Minister) 1952 (Prime Minister) |
Salary | 3,053,094 Bhutanese ngultrum/$37,365 USD annually (2015)[1] |
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On 9 April 2008, Jigme Thinley became the first ever elected prime minister; he took office following the country's first democratic election.[2][3]
The current prime minister is Tshering Tobgay, since 28 January 2024.