Stories about Bhutan from July, 2011
Bhutan: Tour De Bhutan
Bhutan's latest passion is mountain biking and this year Tour Of Dragon, the successful cross country biking race event, is going international, informs Passu.
Bhutan: Tribute to the King
I Am Drukpa pays tribute to the Bhutanese King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (the Fourth Druk Gyalpo) on the occasion of the third anniversary of the enactment of the constitution.
Bhutan: Legalizing Abortion
“Abortion is not permitted in Bhutan because we are Buddhist, isn’t it more Buddhist to forgive a woman for her mistake and give her a new life instead of letting her die along with child, which we were trying to protect?” – comments Bhutanese blogger Passu.
Bhutan: No Uncontested Winners In Election
Bhutanese democracy has an unique system. Tshering Tobgay informs that according to the constitution of the country voters have the right to accept or reject a candidate through vote even if that candidate is the only candidate in that constituency.
Bhutan: State Funding For Political Parties
Dipika argues against any system of state funding for political parties in Bhutan as advocated by the ruling party.
