Description: (Bhutanese Politician Who Became One of the First Female Members to be Elected Under Universal Suffrage)
Karma Lhamo is a Bhutanese educator and politician who started her career as a teacher at Chukha Higher Secondary School in 2006. She transitioned into politics and was elected to the National Assembly in 2008, becoming one of its first female members elected under universal suffrage. Despite setbacks in the 2013 and 2018 elections, she persisted and was elected in a by-election in 2021. Lhamo's commitment to public service and dedication to representing her constituency have been constant throughout her career.