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DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA Ii MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA ii MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA iii NEW TIMES, NEW IDEAS. PPeople’seople’s GGovernmentovernment ...must be in the hands of the people! MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA iv Foreword by the PRESIDENT e, the Bhutanese are once more on the threshold of exercising our fundamental rights of shaping the Wdestiny of this nation, our motherland. This choice that we make will either set ablaze the ideals of democracy that we so deeply treasure. This historic hour summons DNT to rise up and answer to the call and the yearning of the Bhutanese citizens for a country that is united in peace and harmony; a government that is strong, stable and trust worthy; an economy that is progressive and sustainable; a society that prioritises happiness and bear responsibility for the elderly and the vulnerable; and a party that connects with people and bridges the gaping disparities between the rich and the downtrodden. Our kings have consolidated our sovereignty, strengthened our institutions and prepared us for the future. With democracy, all that we have witnessed in the last fi ve years was a chain of uneventful happenings: the collapse of our economy; failures and losses in opportunities; escalation in corruption and nepotism; gaping holes and disastrous fl aws in policies, of which rupee shortage and credit crunch stands as just one example. This has slackened businesses and put household plans to a standstill. Thus, 2013 beckons the Bhutanese for a greater responsibility and a fuller participation towards making a wiser choice & we must rise up and let our voices ring loud and clear to usher in change. As the hourly hand ticks, DNT can feel the atmosphere charged with renewed hope for a new beginning; and hope-fi lled from far across that of a farmer’s, a housewife’s, a civil servant’s, a soldier’s, a business person’s and a youth’s. This hope of the Bhutanese for new ideas for new times echoes deep within DNT. DNT will strive for consistency between what we say and what we do and in so saying, we will ensure a strong and a consistent parliamentary voice. It may be a new face that DNT carries, but the hearts and the hands that lay the ground for foundation are by no means new; if at all, they speak of toils and struggles, of devotion and commitment; and of duty and humility, having learnt to serve and not being served. Dorji Choden President MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUKUK NYAMRUPNYAMRUP TSHOGPATSHOGPA v MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA vi CONTENTS Vision 1 Mission 3 Core Beliefs 5 National Agenda 7 Symbol 9 Introduction 11 Why Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa? 15 Our Pledge 17 Pledge 1: Making Democracy Work 19 Pledge 2 - Social Protection: Leaving No One Behind 23 Pledge 3: Revitalizing our Economy 27 Pledge 4 - A Government that Cares: Bridging the Gap 33 Pledge 5: Educating for Global Competence 37 Pledge 6 - Harnessing the Youth Potential: Our youth, Our future 43 Pledge 7 - Basic Public Services: Your Right, Our Commitment 47 Conclusion 51 MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA viii MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 1 VISION Inspired and emboldened by our rich inheritance and its glory, Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa shall, in solidarity, steer the nation forward by upholding the constitution in our relentless pursuit to safe-guard the most sacred and cherished dreams of every Bhutanese to enjoy peace, prosperity, equity and justice. MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 2 MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 3 MISSION Through its passionate, consistent and engaged efforts, Nyamrup shall strive to harness and nurture the enduring power of our ideals: democracy, equity and liberty. We shall take a courageous and principled position in favor of righting the wrongs and building a collective capacity to democratically, effi ciently, and responsibly deliver human services to build, support and empower every citizens: whereby all Bhutanese will live together harmony and with equal opportunities; where talent and hard work is recognised and rewarded; wealth and power distributed fairly and equitably; where every man, woman and child shall enjoy the rights and the privileges of life; yet still come together as one in upholding and honouring the sacred values and principles enshrined in the Constitution. MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 4 MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 5 CORE BELIEFS NEW TIMES, NEW IDEAS Nyamrup reaffi rms that for a nation to progress and prosper, it should resonate willingness to change with time. Consequently, a crucial test for Nyamrup’s leadership lies in realizing a change that can meet the people’s enduring needs; confront and redress failed systems of the past; build on the successes of this past century and ensure security and greatness in the next; above all usher in fundamental improvements which privileges the average Bhutanese to play a crucial role in the progressive social change. Nyamrup shall aspire to harness and reorient the energies of the Bhutanese to live the dreams as so dreamt by our beloved Kings. MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 6 Nyamrup Candidates, 2013 MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 7 NATIONAL AGENDA It is crucial that Nyamrup refl ect the wishes, priorities and dreams of all sections of Bhutanese to move in the same direction with common hopes for a brighter future for our children and grand children. Thus, we strive for consistency between what we say and what we do and in so saying, Nyamrup will ensure a strong and a consistent parliamentary voice in upholding and protecting the values and principles of democracy. The crucial spark and a central democratic goal of DNT, therefore, lie in its solemn commitment to champion for more humane goals of bridging the growing cleavages of the rich and the downtrodden; recognize and realize the evolving potential of the women populace; mobilize energies and attentions to the youth to revitalize and nurture them into promising generations; and respect and acknowledge the voices of each individual. MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 8 MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 9 SYMBOL each blossom, known in Dzongkha as Khamshing Metog, is the election Psymbol of Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa. The blossom paints the fi rst colour of spring and it represents hope, the essence of the human spirit that embraces the virtuous aspiration of peace, happiness and prosperity. Small it may be but by virtue of its sanctity of purity and beauty it’s used as an offering to the gods. Likewise, our pledge to serve the King, the Country and the People will invariably remain steadfast. The nation’s wealth, peace and happiness, like its sweet fragrance, must take all the directions of the country. Its effervescent yet ephemeral existence reminds us of our impermanence, the universal truth, which keeps us in complete awareness that every life matters, that we cannot afford to leave anyone behind. The blossom is a song of nature. It’s a celebration of nature’s irrefutable wisdom and for Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa, it represents the principle of Freedom, Justice and Solidarity, the core values that spun the humanity’s story. The blossom is a celebration of life, and together we unite to celebrate democracy. MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 10 MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 11 INTRODUCTION Five years ago, under the stewardship of His Majesty the King, we took the fi rst bold step on the path of democracy with the fi rst parliamentary election in 2008. The selfl ess devolution of power by our farsighted Monarchs revealed the immense trust and confi dence they had on the people of Bhutan to chart our future. To ensure a strong foundation for democracy and its evolution, we were presented with a magnanimous gift in the form of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan. This sacred document must form the basis of all our laws and guide us into our future. The Druk Nyamrup Tshogpa is committed to more political parties so that they can exercise upholding the sacred provisions of the Constitution greater choices in selecting a new government. and that our security, sovereignty, and independence Elected governments must respect and abide by shall be the cornerstone of all our policies. the Constitution, be answerable to the people who elect them, and be held accountable for In the last fi ve years of our nascent democratic their actions. We need a government that will journey, it has become apparent that people deserve listen to the people, accept and review feedback, MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 12 MANIFESTO 2013 : DRUK NYAMRUP TSHOGPA 13 acknowledge constructive criticism, and above all, different arms of the government. Irrespective of respect the independence of democratic institutions. whichever Party comes to power, the unwavering A government by the people must also be a and dedicated efforts of the civil servants and local government for the people, that works for their best government leaders will continue to determine the interests and leaves no one behind. At this early level of achievement. DNT will work closely with stage of our democratization, aspiring politicians all sectors, continue to harness the strengths and have a responsibility to set examples by living up to dedicated services of the executive and rely on their the highest standards of leadership, be humble and cooperation in implementing future plans. easily accessible, encourage healthy debate and respect public opinion. While the DPT government deserves to be credited with several achievements, we should also be aware There is also an urgent need for a stronger opposition of some of the failures. Our economy is experiencing to provide effective check and balance, especially in a a huge rupee crisis, daunting debt burden, rising small and young democracy as ours.
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