"[2] The DPT campaigned for the support of rural communities having improved access to roads, mobile phone networks and electricity during its tenure.

[9] The consequent rise in fuel prices was coupled with a credit crunch and import restrictions after the country ran short of foreign exchange reserves of the Indian rupee.

[10] The People's Democratic Party had campaigned on a platform of stronger relations with India and a decentralisation of powers, devolving control through local government.

[8] The voting process was a challenge due to the mountainous terrain as officials had to trek for seven days to set up some polling stations.

[10] As a result of the election, Tshering Tobgay is expected to be named Prime Minister of the new government,[8] to form once a 10-day "petition period" for electoral complaints to be heard has finished.