Khandu Wangchuk
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Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk (born 1950) is a political figure in Bhutan. He was Chairman of the Council (Prime Minister) from 2001 until 2002. In September 2006, he became Prime Minister again; he was then replaced by Kinzang Dorji on 2 August 2007, after Wangchuk resigned to participate in the 2008 election as a member of the Druk Phuensum Tshogpa (DPT) political party.[1] He also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007.
Following the DPT's victory in the March 2008 election, Wangchuk became Minister of Economic Affairs on April 11, 2008.[2][3]
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- ^ "Caretaker prime minister appointed in Bhutan", Indo-Asian News Service (hindustantimes.com), 3 August 2007.
- ^ Rinzin Wangchuk, "His Majesty confers Dakyen on new cabinet", Kuensel Online, April 12, 2008.
- ^ "Thinley takes over as Premier", Press Trust of India (The Hindu), April 11, 2008.
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| Political offices | ||
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| Preceded by Yeshey Zimba |
Prime Minister of Bhutan 2001 – 2002 |
Succeeded by Kinzang Dorji |
| Preceded by Jigme Thinley |
Foreign Minister of Bhutan 2003 – 2007 |
Succeeded by TBD |
| Preceded by Sangay Ngedup |
Prime Minister of Bhutan 2006 – 2007 |
Succeeded by Kinzang Dorji |
