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1.1 Our Monarchy: the Life Force of Our Nation
Our Monarchy has been sel ess and uncompromising in keeping Bhutan a united, peaceful and sovereign nation. Forward looking in their vision, our Monarchs introduced major political reforms, laying strong foundations of democracy.
e ird Druk Gyalpo instituted
the National Assembly with people’s representatives. e Fourth Druk
Gyalpo introduced decentralization and democracy. And His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck consolidated our democratic institutions and continues to guide and steer our democracy forward.
e Wangchuck Dynasty has always prioritized the welfare and wellbeing of the Bhutanese people above everything else. Under the guidance of His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Kidu has been institutionalized taking welfare to the doorsteps of every needy citizen
in the country. At times of disaster, His Majesty has been the rst to reach the people o ering them comfort and helping them rebuild lives. He has always reached out to our young people inspiring them to envision a prosperous Bhutan, which they can build together. During His reign, relations with India, our closest neighbor and friend, has been strengthened
not allowing it to strain under any
circumstance. He has been Bhutan’s best ambassador to the world presenting
a country with a noble vision for the wellbeing of all humanity.
1.2 A Committed Civil Service
Our Monarchs instituted, with utmost care, a bureaucracy that is honest, dedicated
and that shares a common vision for the future. Our civil servants, across all levels, have proved to be one of the best, with the interest of the nation always as their top most priority. We have the brightest and the best, from planners, engineers, and economists to administrators that a nation can wish for. Despite challenges that have sometimes undermined their role and despite unreasonable expectations, they have kept their spirits up and contributed immensely in executing development plans and activities and in achieving the vision of Gross National Happiness.
1.3 Steadfast Judiciary
e judiciary has been steadfast in discharging justice, setting the right precedent without fear or favor. Over the years, the judiciary has, time and again, proved to the nation that it is committed to dispensing justice without prejudice. e judiciary has been the trusted custodian
of our sacred Constitution and it has upheld its constitutional mandate. A er democracy, the judiciary has upheld people’s democratic rights and contributed to the process of nation building by
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UNITY. STABILITY. PROSPERITY.