Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Thu, 01/09/2014 - 10:10
Note No. 707 Dated 09-Jan-2014
By Dr. S. Chandrasekharan
Prime Minister Tobgay, gave a frank review of his first hundred days and discussed in detail various issues that were fully implemented, some partially fulfilled and some not implemented at all.
For the first time, there was some news about the former prime minister Jigme Thinley who had disappeared from the scene and the media ever since he relinquished his office after the surprise defeat of his party.
Submitted by asiaadmin2 on Fri, 10/18/2013 - 06:56
Note No. 699 Dated 18-Oct-2013
By Dr. S.Chandrasekahran.
Normally, in a country where population figures are compiled and extrapolated on two different sets of data, discrepancies are bound to arise. But if the discrepancy is over 15 percent and that too in a country that is sensitive to "ethnic balance" like Bhutan, there should be cause for worry as one would not wish another round of ethnic cleansing, when the current refugee problem is almost coming to an end.
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.
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