About Karma Lhamo
Born 1978. Karma Lhamo is a politician.
Karma Lhamo (born 6 May 1978) is a Bhutanese educator and politician. She was elected to the National Assembly in 2008, becoming one of its first female members elected under universal suffrage.
Biography Lhamo was born in Tshakaling in May 1978, the daughter of a Lam Neten.
She ran for re-election in 2013, but was defeated by Jigme Zangpo, losing by 272 votes. She ran again in 2018 but lost to Sherab Gyeltshen. However, following the resignation of Gyeltshen, Lhamo contested the by-election on 29 June 2021 as a candidate for the Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa and was elected.
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Who is Karma Lhamo?
Bhutanese educator and politician
When was Karma Lhamo born?
Karma Lhamo was born on 6 May 1978 in Bhutan, Tshakaling.
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Karma Lhamo is a politician.
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Karma Lhamo's recorded nationality: Bhutan.
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