Bhutan votes in final round of national elections, economy main issue

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In the aftermath of COVID-19, economic growth is the primary concern in Bhutan, where voting for the final round of national parliamentary elections, which will determine the country’s fourth administration since democracy was founded 15 years ago, began on Tuesday. The country of Bhutan is well-known for its Gross National Happiness (GNH) index, an economic indicator that accounts for aspects of leisure and mental health that are not included in estimates of GDP. Tucked away between China and India, this predominantly Buddhist country brought democracy to the region in 2008 when it held its first democratic election, two years after...