Critically analyze the role of Third Druk Gyelpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in the process of decentralization.
Bhutan had been in the isolation for about forty years until Bhutan became a hereditary monarchy in 1907. The earlier first and second kings were fully engaged in preparing stability of the country. When the Third king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck succeeded the throne, the situation of Bhutan drastically changed. The way towards democratization was started with the establishment of the National Assembly, Royal Adversary council, joining to UNO (United Nation Organization), Colombo plan etc. Therefore this essay will briefly talk how Bhutan entered into the process of democratization under dynamic leadership.
Sending crown prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck to study abroad, such as to Kalimpong, British and Switzerland was signed greatest measure for the brightening of the country's situation by the second king. "His Majesty was educated in a British manner in Kalimpong and went on to visit many foreign countries, in particular, Scotland and Switzerland where he got ideas of modernizing his kingdom and found inspiration to choose elements that were suitable for Bhutan” (Ura, 2010, p.62).During the time of 1900 to 1950 Bhutan was still in the isolation where …show more content…
“Modernizing Bhutan’s infrastructure, transportation, communication, education, health system and agriculture had to wait until India was receptive enough to offer aid” (Ura, 2010.p.66). The third king had become close friendship with the Nehru and visited Bhutan for several times a nd promised to help Bhutan in any problem. Even later in 1961 first five-year plan was also funded by the Indian government. In my point of view, His Majesty has not mistaken to be friend with Indian government because after Bhutan became friend with neighboring countries Bhutan has received many developmental
Bhutan had been in the isolation for about forty years until Bhutan became a hereditary monarchy in 1907. The earlier first and second kings were fully engaged in preparing stability of the country. When the Third king Jigme Dorji Wangchuck succeeded the throne, the situation of Bhutan drastically changed. The way towards democratization was started with the establishment of the National Assembly, Royal Adversary council, joining to UNO (United Nation Organization), Colombo plan etc. Therefore this essay will briefly talk how Bhutan entered into the process of democratization under dynamic leadership.
Sending crown prince Jigme Dorji Wangchuck to study abroad, such as to Kalimpong, British and Switzerland was signed greatest measure for the brightening of the country's situation by the second king. "His Majesty was educated in a British manner in Kalimpong and went on to visit many foreign countries, in particular, Scotland and Switzerland where he got ideas of modernizing his kingdom and found inspiration to choose elements that were suitable for Bhutan” (Ura, 2010, p.62).During the time of 1900 to 1950 Bhutan was still in the isolation where …show more content…
“Modernizing Bhutan’s infrastructure, transportation, communication, education, health system and agriculture had to wait until India was receptive enough to offer aid” (Ura, 2010.p.66). The third king had become close friendship with the Nehru and visited Bhutan for several times a nd promised to help Bhutan in any problem. Even later in 1961 first five-year plan was also funded by the Indian government. In my point of view, His Majesty has not mistaken to be friend with Indian government because after Bhutan became friend with neighboring countries Bhutan has received many developmental