that point, she rejoined the PDP at their invitation, though there was speculation of DPT offering seat. However, the Constitution of Bhutan does not allow coalition governments, and she was accused of forming a coalition with the PDP. As Choden had been president of the DNT, many people felt that leaving her own party and joining the winning party was a sign of a hunger for power. Despite the criticism, she joined the PDP and later won a seat in the general election of 13 July 2013. The party elected her to head the Ministry of Works and Human Settlement, making her the first woman minister in Bhutan. She encountered controversy after she made a statement in the media about gender discrimination in Bhutan, and a critic website published an article criticizing her statement. Along with her portfolio as a minister, she is also the chair of the National Commission for Women and Child of Bhutan and chair of Bhutan Education City. Honours The Royal Red Scarf (16 April 2016). References External links Bhutan Broadcasting Service The Election Commission of Bhutan Ministry of Works and Human Settlement with a photo of Choden People's Democratic Party Living people 1960 births People's Democratic Party (Bhutan) politicians Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs alumni Bhutanese MNAs 2013–2018 Bhutanese women in politics