National Assembly to discuss in issue of exiled Bhutanese

Thimphu, December 22:  The 86th session of the National Assembly for the first time is set to begin discussion on exiled Bhutanese living in Nepal for last 17 years.

The 86th session of the National Assembly has begun Friday in Thimphu amidst traditional ceremonies.

His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck graced the opening ceremony. The formal inauguration was attended by members of the royal family, senior representatives of from executive, judiciary and legislative, members of the international community anda few public.

Dasho Rinzin Gyeltshen, the Zhung Kalyon presented the report on the status of the implementation of the resolutions passed by the 85th session. The report of the Public Accounts Committee was also presented. 

According to sources at Assembly, the Judicial Service Bill of Bhutan 2007, the Immigration Bill of Bhutan 2007 and the Draft Labor and Employment Bill 2007 have been submitted for endorsement in this session.

The has been looked at winning the support of the pepople in southern Bhutan. Leaders have taken it cautiously.

The session will end on January 8. Bhutan News Service