Kinzang Dorji

Politician

1951 –

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Who is Kinzang Dorji?

Lyonpo Kinzang Dorji is a two-time former Prime Minister of Bhutan from 2002 to 2003 and again from 2007 to 2008. He is a member of the Dorji family.

Dorji served as Prime Minister from August 14, 2002 to August 30, 2003. He was Minister of Works and Human Settlement before being sworn in as Prime Minister again, in a caretaker capacity, on August 2, 2007. This followed the resignations of Prime Minister Khandu Wangchuk and other ministers, who intended to stand in the 2008 general election. Following the election, held in March 2008, Dorji was succeeded by Jigme Thinley on April 9, 2008.

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Born
Feb 19, 1951
Chhali Gewog
Nationality
  • Bhutan

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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