Democracy that is imposed
All said, democracy has risen in Bhutan, we in exile said, yet not. Very little listened us because it is democracy – decision is by majority not by right. I had somewhere read – democracy is sometimes all fools on the same side. The case of Bhutan reflects the...
Of two-teethed communist
This is not once. We have repeated several requests to them, yet their manner has not changed over the time. Their biggest slogan is for joint action against the government brutality but their actins target general refugees who have been the victims of brutality, terming them to be spies....
Republic Nepal: Countdown begins
With the day approaching when nation turns into a republic, major political parties are working on how the transformation should be made without hassle. In less than a fortnight Nepal will become a republic and the 240-year-old monarchy will find its place in the pages of history, but not...
The chief justice of military cult
For the first time, in my reading news from around the world, I was much happier to learn a chief justice attending inaugural function of military branch of government. And this is from the newest ‘mock’ democracy called Bhutan. On April, Mr Sonam Tobgye paid courtesy call to IMTART,...
Changing face of Bhutan Map
(Bhutan in 1909 as indicated in British map) With the change of political system in Bhutan, we also have achieved a newer Bhutan, but because of its changing geography. (Bhutan map after the loosing of Tawang monastery) In course of history, the map of Bhutan changed – thrice in...
Rights and individualism
The notion of the popular niche for democracy – by the people, for the people and of the people – is that the people should guide a democratic process for its longevity and sustenance. As we move on to an open and liberal society, individualism gets highest priority. Every...