King meets NC members
Thimphu, April 17: King met with the National Council members on Wednesday in Tashichhodzong to instruct the new parliamentarians on the roles and responsibilities of the upper house.
He asked the 25 parliamentarians for their active role in the House for ensuring a successful democracy.
Five of the NC members are nominated by the king. The upper House does not have political representation and will not be the part of government in Bhutanese democracy. Bhutan News Service