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The National Assembly ratified seven different Chathrims during the 78 th
session. Drafts of six new Chathrims were already circulated to the honourable
members in the last session for discussion in the current session. Besides, drafts
of two new Chathrims would be submitted to the Assembly this year.
It is very important for the National Assembly to concentrate on legislation and
other related tasks. If a legislative committee were not established, the National
Assembly would find it very difficult to fulfill the most important of its
responsibilities. Therefore, the Chathrim for the legislative committee drafted
by the secretariat of the National Assembly by upholding the command of His
Majesty will be submitted in the next session. Similarly, the revised Chathrim
for election of Chimis and that of the Speaker are already drafted for submission
in the next session.
On behalf of the National Assembly, the Speaker expressed gratitude to His
Majesty for commanding the establishment of a standing legislative committee.
His Majesty has issued this command with deep and profound consideration for
the present and future benefits to the people and well being of the country.
Bhutan is a small country located between two powerful Asian nations. It has
enjoyed an era of peace and happiness uninterrupted by famine, epidemics and
war. On the other hand, the socio-economic conditions of the people have
improved at an unprecedented scale. The relationship between the government
and the people has been harmonious. All this has been possible due to the
blessings of the Triple Gem, the benevolence of His Majesty the King, and the
good fortune of the people.
Although the Bhutanese are generally peace-loving people and enjoys very
friendly relations with other countries, the problems created by the presence of
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