A great moment in history: India

India on Tuesday congratulated the Royal Government of Bhutan for the successful conduct of the first ever elections for National Council (Upper House), terming it as a “great moment in Bhutan’s history and an important step in its transition to a new system of governance.”

“India is committed to extending full support in the establishment of institutions required for the consolidation of Democratic Constitutional Monarchy in Bhutan,” a statement issued by the Ministry of External Affairs said. India is assisting Bhutan by supplying EVMs and deepening linkages between the Election Commissions of both the countries in conduct of elections. The Election Commission of India had deputed three election observers who witnessed the polli