Prime Minister of Bhutan | |
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Appointer |
Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck as King of Bhutan |
Inaugural holder |
Ugyen Dorji (Chief Minister) Jigme Palden Dorji (Prime Minister) |
Formation | 1907 (Chief Minister) 1952 (Prime Minister) |
The Prime Minister of Bhutan is the head of government of Bhutan. The Prime Minister is nominated by the party that wins the most seats in the National Assembly and heads the executive cabinet, called the Lhengye Zhungtshog (Council of Ministers).