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emove their remaining camps. The Chimis pointed out that the wise and
farsighted leadership provided by the hereditary monarchs of Bhutan had
always been the source of peace and happiness which the country has enjoyed
for many years. Therefore, the sacred bond of trust and fidelity between the
monarch and the people must continue to grow and provide the strength to
prevail over all obstacles facing the nation so that the Buddha Dharma and
peace in the country will flourish for all time to come.
The Chimis said that even though the ULFA were militants fighting against the
Indian government, it was to be hoped that they would honour their own word
given as leaders of their organization and remove the camps, as agreed by them,
within December this year. However, if they do not implement the agreement
given by them there is no alternative but to prepare for military action in
accordance with the resolution passed by the 78 th Session of the National
Assembly.
The Speaker noted that this issue concerning the security of the country had
been discussed at great length. The hon’ble Ministers and the senior officials of
the Royal Government had clearly explained that if the militants do not honour
the agreement given by them then military action would have to be taken. The
concerned Ministries and Departments were fully prepared for this eventuality.
He called upon the representatives of the armed forces to inform the Assembly
about the measures and preparations made by the army if military action had to
be taken to remove the militants.
The Brigadier representing the Royal Bhutan Army expressed the deep
appreciation of the armed forces to all the 20 Dzongkhags and the Bhutan
Chamber of Commerce and Industry for their full support, in terms of men and
materials, if serious problems were to arise in the country.
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