Lotay Tshering

ModernPoliticianBhutan1969 — ?

Surgeon PM who served on weekends.

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Quick Facts

Born

1969

Country

Bhutan

Era

Modern

Occupation

Politician

Score Overview

Military (10%)26

Political (20%)55

Influence (20%)49

Legacy (20%)40

Leadership (15%)74

Strategy (15%)41

Total Score48.3

Lotay Tshering — Complete Timeline

2013 AD

Elected to the National Assembly of BhutanPolitical Action

Lotay Tshering was elected to the National Assembly of Bhutan as a candidate of the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa (DNT). He was a practicing surgeon before entering politics.

ElectionParliamentDNT

Impact: national

2018 AD

Became Prime Minister of BhutanPolitical Action◆ Major

Lotay Tshering led the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa to victory in the 2018 National Assembly elections and became Prime Minister. He continued his medical practice on weekends, earning the nickname 'surgeon PM'.

Prime MinisterElectionDNT

Impact: nationalconstructive

Continued medical practice while serving as Prime MinisterCultural

Lotay Tshering continued to work as a surgeon at the Jigme Dorji Wangchuck National Referral Hospital on weekends while serving as Prime Minister. This unusual practice was widely reported and seen as a symbol of his commitment to public service.

SurgeonPublic serviceUnconventional

Impact: nationalconstructive

2023 AD

Lost re-election bidPolitical Action◆ Major

Lotay Tshering's Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa lost the 2023-2024 National Assembly elections to the People's Democratic Party. He stepped down as Prime Minister, marking a peaceful transfer of power.

Election lossTransfer of powerDemocracy

Impact: national