01/09/2026
𝟏𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐃𝐀𝐘 | 𝐏𝐄𝐎𝐏𝐋𝐄’𝐒 𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐎𝐂𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐂 𝐏𝐀𝐑𝐓𝐘
The People’s Democratic Party marks 19 years of its journey Today— a journey shaped by service, responsibility, challenges, victories, defeats and, above all, the trust of the people.
Over these years, PDP has had the honour of serving Bhutan in different capacities. We have served in Opposition, faced electoral defeat, returned stronger, and twice received the mandate to form the Government. Each chapter has taught us valuable lessons about democracy, leadership and public service.
Today, we are once again entrusted with the responsibility of governing our country. We do not take this mandate for granted. Being in Government is not simply about holding office. It is about carrying the hopes and expectations of our people and working every day to live up to that trust.
Our 19-year journey has had its share of challenges. There have been difficult moments, setbacks and shortcomings. We have learned that a political party must be willing to reflect, listen, correct itself and move forward. We have also seen what is possible when people come together with a shared purpose and put the country before individual interests.
We take pride in the contributions PDP has made to Bhutan’s development and democratic journey. But today is not only a day to look back at what has been achieved. It is also a day to remind ourselves of how much more remains to be done.
Our people expect a stronger economy, meaningful opportunities for our youth, vibrant communities, responsive public institutions and a Government that listens and delivers. These expectations keep us grounded and give purpose to our work.
On this Foundation Day, we remember with gratitude our founders and all those who built and strengthened PDP over the years. We thank our past and present leaders, members, candidates, coordinators, supporters and well-wishers — those who stood with the Party in good times and, equally, those who remained with us through difficult times.
Above all, we thank the people of Bhutan for the trust placed in us.
As we step into our 20th year, we do so with experience behind us and responsibility before us. We will continue to listen, learn, correct where necessary and work harder to fulfil the mandate entrusted to us.
Governments come and go. Political fortunes rise and fall. But service to the country must remain constant.
Happy 19th Foundation Day.
Trashi Delek, la!
