Bhutan: Minister Sherub Gyeltshen tendered resignation

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THIMPHU, 5 April, 2021 (TON): On Thursday, the Home Minister Sherub Gyeltshen tendered his resignation from the Cabinet to Prime Minister Dr Lotay Tshering.

Lyonpo declined to comment when asked about the details.

However, the Minister was convicted in prison for two months by the larger bench of the HC.

The conviction claimed his false vehicle insurance worth Nu 226,546 that took place after he superannuated from the civil service and before he joined Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa to contest in the third parliamentary elections. 

According to the reports, Lyonpo has appealed to the Supreme Court.  

 

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