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Television and internet legally allowed in Bhutan
Has increased influence from the outside world, especially from India and the Western world. -
7,150 tourists visit Bhutan during this year
This was the beginning of the fast increase in tourists visiting Bhutan every year. -
Mock election
This allowed the population to become accustomed to the democratic process -
20,000 tourists visit Bhutan during this year.
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First National Council election
Elected the first upper house of the new Parliament of Bhutan. -
First parliamentary elections
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First general election
Elected the first lower house of the Parliament of Bhutan -
The Enactment of the Constitution
This was the enacting or revealing of the first Constitution. -
First local government elections
This was the last level of government to be elected and marked the end of the process of Bhutan becoming a full democracy. -
64,000 tourists visit Bhutan during this year.