Category: Politics

The National Council (Upper House) election is gearing up. Finalising the candidates, the country has now completely into the mission to host the election on April 23. While the first election in 2007 had observed some hesitation from public, the second parliamentary election has attracted much interest and enthusiasm...

Once stunt dissenter of democratic governance, Bhutan gradually heeds to it. The Son King, educated in democratic environment, is taking lead to establish the system firmly in his reign. But it remains to see if he will abide by his sincere efforts all through his life. Background Bhutan, one...

With elections looming, Bhutan – one of the youngest democracies in the world – is struggling to stabilise its government and political system. In December 2006, King Jigme Singye announced he would abdicate the throne, making way for the young crown prince, King Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuk. This move...

In eastern Himalayas, two countries are in transition – Bhutan from absolute monarchy to constitutional monarchy and Nepal from constitutional monarchy to republic. Transitions are always painful – smaller voices make all their efforts to get heard. In transition, nothing is illogical. In Nepal, over a hundred political parties...

Sustainability of political parties was one of the biggest debates in several sessions of the parliament for last four and half years. The question still remains unresolved whether parties can sustain themselves or need support. Until this day, parties are legally allowed to get financial donations only from the...

The tenth Shabdrung’s picture has appeared in public almost after seven years. The picture has come to the public through a facebook post this week. Nothing has been mentioned about when and where was the picture taken. The boy had vanished under government order in 2005. This new boy...