Tshogdu

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The Tshogdu (National Assembly) is the unicameral legislature of Bhutan. The national assembly has strength of 154, and is composed of locally elected town representatives (105), religious representatives (12), and members nominated by the king (37), all of whom serve a three-year term. At present, there are 4 female and 150 male members.

Dasho Ugen Dorje is the current President of the Tshogdu, with Nima Tshering the Secretary-General.

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Summary of the composition of the Bhutan Tshogdu

Appointment method	Seats
Members elected from village constituencies	107
Royally appointed members	37
Representatives of Buddhist groups	12
Total	150

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