Bhutan Parliamentary Elections: 'Every time a new government is formed it gives us some hope'

The People’s Democratic Party (PDP) in Bhutan, under the leadership of Tshering Tobgay, secured victory with 30 seats in the 47-member parliament during the National Assembly elections. This marked Tobgay's return to the position of Prime Minister for the second time. In light of these political developments, individuals with Bhutanese refugee backgrounds residing in Australia spoke to SBS Nepali about their expectations from the government in the upcoming days. Listen to the conversation with Om Dhungel from Sydney and Tejman Rayaka from Cairns.

Om Dhungel (L) and Tejman Rayaka (R) spoke to SBS Nepali about the recent parliamentary election in Bhutan. Credit: From left: SBS, AAP/AP Photo/Anupam Nath, Supplied