| Kinzang Dorji | |
|---|---|
| Prime Minister of Bhutan | |
| In office 3 August 2007 – 9 April 2008 |
|
| Monarch | Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck |
| Preceded by | Khandu Wangchuk |
| Succeeded by | Jigme Thinley |
| In office 14 August 2002 – 30 August 2003 |
|
| Monarch | Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
| Preceded by | Khandu Wangchuk |
| Succeeded by | Jigme Thinley |
Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji is a two-time former Prime Minister of Bhutan from 2002 to 2003 and again from 2007 to 2008. He is a member of the Dorji family.
Dorji served as Prime Minister from August 14, 2002 to August 30, 2003. He was Minister of Works and Human Settlement before being sworn in as Prime Minister again, in a caretaker capacity, on August 2, 2007. This followed the resignations of Prime Minister Khandu Wangchuk and other ministers, who intended to stand in the 2008 general election.[1] Following the election, held in March 2008, Dorji was succeeded by Jigme Thinley on April 9, 2008.[2]
| Political offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Khandu Wangchuk |
Prime Minister of Bhutan 2002 – 2003 |
Succeeded by Jigme Thinley |
| Preceded by Khandu Wangchuk |
Prime Minister of Bhutan Acting 2007 – 2008 |
Succeeded by Jigme Thinley |