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 pave the way for Bhutan's transition to democracy, a trial election was organized on April 21, 2007, to prepare the Bhutanese people for the impending change in governance.