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First Sitting of the Fourth National Assembly marks the Commencement of the Fourth Parliament of Bhutan
The First Sitting of the Fourth National Assembly of Bhutan
convened today in the esteemed Parliament Hall. The Members of the National
Assembly, assembled in the Grand Hall, where they paid homage to the Golden
Throne before taking their designated seats.
The proceedings commenced with the welcome address and the
reading of the Royal Kasho by the Secretary General. Subsequently, the newly
elected Members of National Assembly underwent a ceremonial change of Kabney/Rachu,
donning Gentags and Patangs to symbolize their official roles as Members of
Parliament.
After the Zhugdrel Phuensum Tshogpai ceremony, under the
solemn supervision of the Chief Justice of Bhutan, the Members took the Oath or
Affirmation of Office in accordance with the Third Schedule of the Constitution
of the Kingdom of Bhutan.
Following the administration of the oath, the Members
exercised their constitutional duty by signing and affirming the Oath or
Affirmation of Office. The commitment to uphold the principles outlined in the
Constitution resonated through the halls of the National Assembly.
In a subsequent pivotal move, the Members exercised their
democratic right to elect the leadership of the National Assembly and the
Parliament of Bhutan. Hon’ble Lungten Dorji, from Panbang constituency,
Zhemgang was elected as the Speaker with 46 Yes and 1 No votes while Hon’ble
Sangay Khandu, from Tashicholing Constituency, Samtse was elected as
the Deputy Speaker with 40 Yes and 7 No votes out of total of 47 members
present and voting.
The First Sitting of the Fourth National Assembly sets the
stage for robust parliamentary engagements and the pursuit of the collective
welfare of the people of Bhutan. The elected leadership, along with all
Members, is poised to steer the nation towards progress and prosperity.
The Member-Elects submitted their Certificates of Election
to the Secretary General in the morning.
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