DRUK NATIONAL CONGRESS, BHUTAN(Founded on 16th June, 1994).16th June, 2007 INTRODUCTIONThe Royal Government of Bhutan (RGOB) released the Draft Constitution on 23rd March, 2005, after a sustained struggle by the people of Bhutan, and was distributed globally. It was claimed that prior to the formulation of this draft, the King and Crown King (father and … Read more
On Sept 27, 1991, former Justice of the supreme court of India V R Krishna Iyer had aptly said: "The time has come for the people of Bhutan to liberate themselves from a tottering diadem, a tidy tyranny which is illiterate in its polity and have no rule of law". India had made tryst with … Read more
The Thimphu politics, expanding number of parties, is observed to going more fragmented, contrast to what the rulers say the politicians and people in the country are united. The ministers in the cabinet and members in the royal national assembly have already divided to join their near and dears in the new parties. With dates … Read more
The democratic struggle for democracy in Bhutan must continue unanimously to achieve greater democracy and to lead to democratic government where people representatives must be elected to serve the concern of ordinary citizens of Bhutan. The democratic form of government to be formed after 2008's first general election cannot be considered as legitimate democracy but … Read more
The issues of women have been soundly raised to the level of social consciousness, theoretical conceptualization, political and development action in very few countries. In fact, women, especially in the context of developing countries, are discriminated and are made the target of the ‘discrimination’ from the womb itself. The high ritual and other values attached … Read more
On the third week of April 2007, King Jigme Singe Wangchuk and his son's government (KJSWand G) completed the well-calculated drama of so-called first Mock election in Bhutan. The second round of the drama is yet to be played on 28 May 2007 by conducting another mock election. These dramas are popularized on the pretext … Read more
Bhutan, long plagued by the absolute regimes of King Jigme Singye Wangchuck, and his son now, has reached the point of critical crisis. The kings have decided to hold a general election, in 2008, to choose a 'democratic' government in Bhutan. Interestingly, the regime has formed two political parties recently with similar names as those … Read more
Seventeen years after having failed to persuade Bhutan, unilaterally, to repatriate Bhutanese refugees, Nepal has sought support from the Indian government. On the backdrop of the 14th summit of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), Prime Minister Girija Prasad Koirala, for the first time, sought support from Indian Prime Minister Dr Manmohan Singh … Read more
It has become long since Bhutan has an inconsistent situation emerged inside the country. Why did the Lhostampas fail in adjust in the northern Bhutanese culture? It is equally significant to know reasons behind the eviction of these people. Does Bhutan face a danger to its identity and integrity? These are some of the issues, … Read more
The King of Bhutan, Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchhuk, was on an official visit to India from February 7-12. This was his first official visit to India after assuming his responsibility as the fifth Druk Gyalpo of Bhutan on December 9 last year. The two countries have revived the Indo-Bhutan Friendship Treaty of 1949, expected to … Read more