Khandu Wangchuk
Lyonpo Khandu Wangchuk (born 24 November 1950 in Paro) is a political figure in Bhutan. He graduated from St. Stephen's College, University of Delhi. He was Chairman of the council (Prime Minister) from 2001 until 2002. On 7 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. He also served as Minister of Foreign Affairs from 2003 to 2007.
Khandu Wangchuk | |
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Khandu Wangchuk on 7 June 2004 | |
| 5th Prime Minister of Bhutan | |
| In office 7 September 2006 – 2 August 2007 | |
| Monarch | Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck |
| Preceded by | Sangay Ngedup |
| Succeeded by | Kinzang Dorji |
| In office 8 August 2001 – 14 August 2002 | |
| Monarch | Jigme Singye Wangchuck |
| Preceded by | Yeshey Zimba |
| Succeeded by | Kinzang Dorji |
| 3rd Foreign Minister of Bhutan | |
| In office 2003–2007 | |
| Prime Minister | See list
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| Preceded by | Jigme Thinley |
| Succeeded by | Yeshey Dorji (acting) Ugyen Tshering |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 24 November 1950 Paro, Bhutan |
Following the DPT's victory in the March 2008 election, Wangchuk became Minister of Economic Affairs on April 11, 2008.
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