As a way to introduce democratic elections in Bhutan, in preparation for the Bhutanese general election in 2008, a mock election was held on April 21, 2007, to prepare the Bhutanese for the imminent change to democracy.
To prepare Bhutan for its transition to democracy, a mock election was conducted on April 21, 2007, to educate the populace about the democratic process and get them ready for the 2008 general election.