Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Sun, 10/06/2013 - 07:34
Note No. 696 Dated 6-Oct-2013
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan.
As is customary, Prime Minister Tobgay presented the State of the Nation Report in the first meeting of the National Assembly. He made a departure in calling the presentation as sacred and inviolable “State of Tsa-Wa-Sun” - “King, Country and People.” Overall, his performance could be considered as excellent though on some controversial issues he was not frank enough. Some of the highlights of his speech include
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Mon, 09/16/2013 - 08:50
Note No. 694 Dated 16-Sep-2013
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan
The Tobgay government has begun well. The Prime Minister’s visit to India between August 30 and September 2 was very successful and he was able to get an assurance from India that all his requirements will be met in full.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Mon, 08/19/2013 - 09:40
Note No. 692 Dated 19-Aug-2013
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
It is generally believed both inside Bhutan and outside that Indian action in withdrawing subsidies at the crucial moment was responsible for the change of regime that was unexpected. This may not be true but this perception is widespread.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Mon, 07/15/2013 - 10:49
Note No. 690 Dated 15-July-2013
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan.
In the second national elections, Bhutan sprang a surprise by electing the PDP which had just two seats in the last elections with 32 seats out of a total of 47 this time. The former ruling party DPT could manage only 15 out of 45 they had earlier.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 06/27/2013 - 08:58
Note No. 686 Dated 27-June-2013
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan.
It should be no surprise that Bhutan went through the primary round of second National Elections on 29th May, without any major incident relating to law and order or any major violation of the election code.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Wed, 05/22/2013 - 10:54
Note No. 683 Dated 22-May-2013
By Dr. S.Chandrasekharan.
The Election Commission of Bhutan officially announced the schedule of National Assembly Elections.
As laid down in the Constitution the election will be in two stages. In the first stage, two of the four parties who poll the maximum in the election to be held on 31 May will be chosen for the second stage to be held on July 13.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Fri, 11/16/2012 - 12:31
Note No. 667 Dated 15-Nov-2012
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan.
Though still a few months away, Bhutan is in the grip of the "election fever." Four new political parties are likely to join the fray. Even candidates for some of the constituencies are being discussed in the media.
What should be worrying the government is not about democracy which is taking deep roots, but the economy that still appears to be in trouble.
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