All People's Party (Bhutan)

The All People's Party (APP) is a former political party in Bhutan. Its leader was former Prime Minister Jigme Y. Thinley.[3]

Not to be confused with Bhutan Peoples' Party.
All People's Party
LeaderJigme Thinley
DissolvedJuly 25, 2007[1]
Merger ofBhutan Peace and Prosperity Party[2]

On July 25, 2007, the relatively strong APP merged with the failing Bhutan People's Unity Party, led by former lyonpo (assemblyman) Yeshey Zimba; the two parties unified as the Bhutan Peace and Prosperity Party.[2] Both the PUP and APP had been registered with the Election Commission.[1][4][5]

See also

References
  1. Penjore, Ugyen (2007-07-25). "Druk Phuensum Tshogpa, the New Party in Town". Kuensel online. Archived from the original on 10 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-22.
  2. Penjore, Ugyen (2007-07-11). "Another Merger". Kuensel online. Archived from the original on 2012-04-02. Retrieved 2011-09-24.
  3. PIPS - Pakistan Institute For Peace Studies (SouthAsiaNet - SOUTH ASIA)
  4. Penjore, Ugyen (2007-03-24). "The Race is On". Kuensel online. Archived from the original on 10 June 2011. Retrieved 2011-05-22.
  5. "First General Elections in Bhutan". Pratiyogita Darpan. 2 (24): 169. September 2008. Retrieved 2011-09-24.


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