Expression from an Idiot by birth:

Being a Bhutanese citizen, it is the sole responsibility of every Bhutanese to be able to read and write fluently in our National Language, Dzongkha. It is of utmost importance, and I think every Bhutanese or even people around the globe would agree to my statement. Having said that, we should not forget that there are major chunk of Bhutanese in remotest parts of the country who can’t speak and understand Dzongkha, our National Language. While we understand the importance of campaigning in national language in common forum for our election processes, we should also keep in mind if our messages are getting conveyed. I’m trying to refer to what I observed in the Bhutan Broadcasting Services’ television show. I know that all the aspiring candidates are well qualified and will surely benefit the people of our communities and nation as a whole. But, what is surprising is, some of our aspiring candidates can’t even speak the pre-written statement, forget conveying the message if as...

This is the time when majority of the Bhutanese are glued to their television and radio services of Bhutan Broadcasting Services trying to listen to what their National Council candidate (s) has to say. Many feel that listening to their debate will ease them to franchise their precious vote to deserving candidates and candidate whom they feel would benefit their community and country as a whole. Many Bhutanese seems to not understand the clear boundary that National Council members and Member of Parliament shares. And many of our interested candidates contesting for National Council seat always seems to stress on making new laws and refining the existing laws. I am not sure if these are all they do. After the coming of democracy in our country, I am starting to realize the intelligence of Bhutanese in making various laws. We made countless number of laws. Some seems good but some does not seem to make slightest of sense to general public. I know that civil servants working...

Being a human being, an “intelligent” creature on earth we have an ability to think, decide and choose what suits “best” for us. We can clearly define professional and personal relations. We can clearly differentiate family from others and consider our family as closest to us. But, have we really been great husband, great wife, great son and daughter, great father, great brother, great worker...the list goes on and on. It is a question we should ponder upon and if need be, take a step or two backwards and look back with genuineness. Face the truth; I know many of us will be forced to bow our head. We may even start to hate ourselves. Now, what is PROFESSIONALISM. I define it as, any work in office or outside office where professional services are required, where professional debate occurs, where professional criticism are required. And, all these activities are either accepted or defended. PERSONA-‘LISM’: a relation one has with peers, families, elders etc. There seems to be shall...