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5Th Resolution Final 12082010 PROCEEDINGS AND RESOLUTIONS OF THE 5TH SESSION OF THE 1ST PARLIAMENT (Joint Sitting) Time 9:50 I. INAUGURAL CEREMONY The 5 th Session of the 1st Parliament of Bhutan commenced on the 16 th Day of the 4 th Month of the Iron Male Tiger Year corresponding to May 28, 2010. His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo was escorted to the Grand Assembly Hall with the elaborate Chipdrel and Serdrang Ceremony. The Session commenced with the traditional Zhugdrel Phuensum Tshogpai Tendrel ceremony. II. INAUGURAL ADDRESS BY THE HON SPEAKER In his inaugural address, the Hon Speaker welcomed His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo, Members of the Royal Family, International Dignitaries, Government Officials, general public, media personnel and all those witnessing the Session on television and radio. The Hon Speaker on behalf of the Members of the Parliament of Bhutan, the Bhutanese people and on his own behalf also extended a warm welcome to Smt. Meira Kumar, Speaker of the Lok Sabha, Sushma Swaraj, Leader of the Opposition and the Indian Parliamentary delegation. 1 (Joint Sitting) The Hon Speaker also expressed his profound appreciation and gratitude to His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo for tirelessly travelling and meeting with people of the most remote areas to look into their welfare and grant land Kidu. Such a noble initiative from His Majesty would certainly reduce the problems of poverty. The Hon Speaker expressed his sincere gratitude to His Holiness the Je Khenpo for conducting Wang, Lung and Thri in the Dzongkhags which would go a long way in realizing the orverarching objectives of Gross National Happiness propounded by our benevolent Fourth King, His Majesty Jigme Singye Wangchuck. The Speaker expressed his hope that the current Session would yield substantive and meaningful deliberations. (A copy of the Inaugural address is annexed in Annexure I) (28 th May, 2010 corresponding to 16 th Day of the 4 th Month of the Iron Male Tiger Year) 2 (Joint Sitting) III. ADDRESS BY HIS MAJESTY THE DRUK GYALPO I would like to extend a very warm welcome to the Speaker, Leader of the Opposition, Eminent Members and important Officials of the Indian Parliament to Bhutan and the 5 th Session of the 1 st Parliament. I also hope that the existing strong and exemplary friendship between Bhutan and India will continue to strengthen and grow with time. Firstly I would like to inform that the Supreme Court has been successfully established. The Judiciary is one of the foundations for strengthening the sovereignty of the country and ensuring perpetual happiness and protection of rights of our people. I am satisfied with the successful establishment of the Supreme Court and High Court, the two very important pillars of a democratic system of governance. I congratulate the Chief Justice, Sonam Tobgye, and all the Judges of the Supreme Court and High Court and I hope that they will continue to shoulder their responsibilities without any dereliction of their duties. I will also be addressing the National Judicial Conference which is to be held soon. 3 (Joint Sitting) I would like to commend the successful hosting of the 16 th SAARC Summit in April this year in Thimphu. The total population of the 8 member countires who participated in the SAARC Summit is about 1500 million. Further there are 9 countries as observers and 300 media personnels. Although such meetings have been held in the past, none of them paralleled the meeting held in Thimphu. The participants expressed their immense happiness and appreciation for the substantive deliberations and outcomes of the Summit. They also commended the initiatives of the Monarchs in establishing and strengthening democratic system of governance which is in consonance with the vision of Gross National Happiness. The participants expressed their admiration for the experience, wisdom and capabilities of the Government Ministers, Government Heads, Civil Servants, students and the people. Although Bhutan is small compared to other countries, it is recognized all over the world and the successful hosting of the SAARC summit has further spread Bhutan’s popularity. 4 (Joint Sitting) I would like to commend Lyonchen Jigme Y. Thinley for shouldering this additional responsibility despite pressing Government matters at hand. Lyonchen recognizing the importance and benefits of the Summit for the country and the people worked tirelessly making the Summit a success. I also congratulate Lyonchen Jigme Y. Thinley for successfully chairing the SAARC Summit this year. As I always say, Bhutan is a one of a kind gem in the world and the most precious gem of all is the people of Bhutan with our uniqueness in carrying out our responsibilities and thoughts in serving the country. One of the best examples of such uniqueness was portrayed in the conduct of the Summit where every one selflessly dedicated themselves and worked without any reservation towards ensuring the success of the summit. This is symbolic of the love of the people for their country. I congratulate the Cabinet Ministers, Members of the National Council and National Assembly, Local Governments, Ministries, Departments, Dzongkhag Administration, Agencies and Corporation, Civil Servants, Zhung Dratshang, Choeday, Goendays, the Armed Forces, School teachers and students, volunteers and the different media organizations for the job well done. 5 (Joint Sitting) I also hope that this excellent practice and spirit of solidarity will continue in future. If these good practices are upheld and promoted, the country will have nothing to fear and worry during difficult times. I have not forgotten my promise to personally meet the people of all the 205 Gewogs. Although there are many important matters here in Thimphu, I visit the villages and meet the people whenever I get the time. It is important that the Hon Members and themployees of the different Institutions carry out their responsibilities and serve the country to strengthen the democractic system of government which is growing with each passing year. I am satisfied with the efforts made by the government, civil servants and the private sector towards achieving the important goal of sustainable and equitable soci-ecomomic development. I would like to inform the House that I visited Lhuntse, Mongar, Trashiyangtse and Trashigang and met the people of 88 Gewogs. While meeting the people I granted Land Kidu of 40053 acres to 31,293 households. While handing over the ownership, I prayed that the people will be benifitted for generations to come. 6 (Joint Sitting) During my visit to the Dzongkhags I was accompanied by Hon Members of the constituencies. I was accompanied by Karma Rangdol, Tshering Tenzin and Rinzin in Lhuentse, Ugyen Wangdi, Sonam Penjore and Neychung in Mongar, Dupthob, Kezang Wangdi and Kezang Namgyal in Tashiyangtse, Lyonpo Minjur, Lyonpo Wangdi Norbu, Lhatu, Choeki Wangmo and Sonam Kinga in Trashigang, Choeda Jamtsho and Jigme Rinzin in Pemagatshel. The visit helped me clearly understand the important responsibilities that the Hon Members shoulder and I would like to congratulate the Hon Members and I assure them my full support. Similalry, I have plans to visit the remaining 167 Gewogs within next two years. The Members continue to carry out their responsbiliites in their constituencies. I myself reminded the people that the Members are working hard for the benefit of the people which is evident from the sun burns and their weight loss. I say that this is a good sign which reflects the concern the members have for their people. I would like to say that the best time I have is the time I spend working together with the people. Although I am advised not to travel during the monsoon as it is risky, I tell them that one should not be worried about the cold 7 (Joint Sitting) or the heat and that we should always meet the people to understand their real needs and problems. I will continue to meet the people whenever I get the time. When I am in Thimphu, I meet with the students and teachers and invite the civil servants for tea every day.I would like to inform that I have met around 2000 civil servants within a short spand of time. Considering their importance I intend to continue to visit schools and meet with the students and civil servants. In conclusion, I offer my prayers for the Long Life of His Majesty the Fourth King and wish the Hon Members of the National Council and National Assembly all the success. IV. EXPRESSION OF APPRECIATION TO HIS MAJESTY THE DRUK GYALPO 1. His Excellency the Prime Minister His Excellency the Prime Minister on behalf of the Members expressed his profound appreciation to His Majesty the King for gracing the 5 th Session of the 1st Parliament of Bhutan and for his noble words of wisdom. He also expressed his appreciation to His Majesty the King for the establishment of the Supreme Court and for His Majesty’s support to the Judiciary. 8 (Joint Sitting) The Hon Prime Minister also pledged the support of the legislative branch of the Government to the Judiciary. He expressed his gratitude to the people of Bhutan, especially the people of Wang Tshogchey Gyed, Bako Tsho Dru, Zhung Dratshang, the Armed Forces, students of Thimphu and Paro, volunteers and Non Government Organizations for making the 16 th SAARC summit a huge success. He submitted that this was possible, firstly because of the wise guidance and advice provided by His Majesty the King, secondly due to the blessings of the guardian deities and thirdly because of the existing policies of the Government Further, on behalf of the Civil Servants, Local Government Leaders, employees of Non-Government Organizations, the Cabinet and the Hon Members, the Hon Prime Minister expressed his gratitude to His Majesty the King for expressing His satisfaction with the performance of the Government in the service of Tsawa Sum.
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