Election: Is it historical?
On December 31, I was consciously waiting the performance of a new drama in Bhutan and maintain the best updates to my capacity. I had told some friends in Thimphu to let me update the latest happening, before they appear at the national media. One of them sent one...
Susta has become India’s colony: Thakur Gaire
The news reports of encroachment of Nepali territory in Susta region of Nawalparasi district by the Indian side have triggered debates within Nepal. The encroachment is said to have begun in Susta some 40 years ago and it still continues in the southern part of Narayani river where the...
Young king and young democrats for young democracy
Practically, it is impossible but the regime claims it does. The changes are on, at each pace, but what matters for all is what will that yield. Changes ought to bring in reality the feelings in people they their time has changed that their parents. Changes are thoughts in...
A century of suppression
Unfortunate enough, despite Lhotsampas toiled for it, this month we are celebrating the centenary of the establishment of monarchy in Bhutan, as refugees here in Nepal. Proud to state, Bhutan’s monarchy would not have survived in present form had there been no cooperation from the southerners. Yet, it were...
Need is shift in base of operation
The centre of debates for the Bhutanese in exile at this time is the impact of third country resettlement on fight for democracy, human rights and repatriation. As the process gets more closure, almost confirmed that the first batch of the Bhutanese in exile will leave to US or...
Voters lukewarm on eve of elections
By Ugyen Penjore in Kuensel 5 December, 2007 – With just 26 days to go, the clock is ticking fast as Bhutan heads towards the National Council election, scheduled for December 31, marking the start of Bhutan’s historic parliamentary elections. There are 312,817 eligible voters, according to the election...