gyelpozhing land grab
All three provisions pertaining to urban plot allotment in the circular were violated
The main defense used to justify the Gyelpozhing land allotment has been the 1991 circular of the late secretary, Dasho Dorji Tenzin, of the Ministry of Social Services now renamed Ministry of Works and Human Settlement.
However, Business Bhutan has accessed a copy of the circular and found that the circular’s instructions on urban plot allotments had all been violated when plots were allotted to influential people in Gyelpozhing in 2001-02.
The prime minister in a BBS interview on September 7, 2011, said that the basis of the plot allotment in Gyelpozhing was the circular issued by the late Dasho Dorji Tenzin, who cited a government directive from His Majesty the Fourth King.
“The allotment was strictly in keeping with the directives of the secretary, which makes very clear how and what basis in terms of criteria was set for the allocation of the land,” the prime minister said.
The covering letter of the circular acknowledges that the late secretary received a letter from His Majesty the King about the allotment of commercial plots and township development. The late Dasho Dorji Tenzin says that he is attaching a circular as per His Majesty’s command. He says the public should abide by it and all work should be done as per the circular.
Business Bhutan found that all three provisions in the circular pertaining to plot allotments were violated.
The circular says, “Preference for the allotment of commercial plots within a township should be given only to those persons who own and operate legal shops in the given township.”
However, none of the influential beneficiaries owned or operated legal shops in the township area. Far from having a shop in the area, they did not even have business licenses. This is while many local businessmen with valid business licenses could not get plots inspite of having applied for it.
The circular also says, “Should there be more than one competitor for a particular plot, the allotment of such plots to any of the individual should be decided on lottery basis.”
Talking to Business Bhutan earlier, residents of Gyelpozhing claimed that of the three phases for land allotment in Gyelpozhing town, only the first phase was allotted through a lottery and that too in a controversial manner.
The people claim that the second and third phase of allotments never happened though people with business licenses applied. They say the plots were instead allocated directly to influential people.
A former tshogpa, Tshering, who was there during the land allotment, said that during the initial first phase of land allotment, a lucky draw was done in public. Based on the lucky draw, 24 prime plots were then distributed to the people that had business licenses.
However, soon after allotting the land, the government officials took back the allotted plots. The same plots that had already been allotted were again put up for another lucky draw. To the surprise of many, in this redone lucky draw, business people and residents who had earlier received prime plots near the road saw their plots being taken away. They later found that these plots were given to influential people.
The people who had applied for and did not get plots at this stage were promised plots in the second and third phase of allotments that never happened.
A large number of local people alleged that during the second and the third phase of the land allotment, plots were given directly to influential people that the then Dzongda Jigme Tshultrim preferred.
The circular of the late secretary also says, “Construction works for commercial buildings should start within a period of one year from the time of allotment.”
However, except for the former Dzongda Karma, none of the influential people have started construction even after 10 years since they were allotted the plots. Local people who got plots were asked to start construction within six months.
During the BBS interview, the prime minister said, “The plots were allotted by a committee of 12 people, which included the Dzongda, Dzongrab, land record officer, two gups of Mongar and Saling, the BCCI and the throm representative,”.
However, a BBS news segment quoted the former Mongar Town Tshogpa and land allotment committee member, Tshewang Rinzin, saying, “We were just asked to sign on a pre-prepared list of names and plots. We were not told who will be getting the plots and on what criteria they were being given the plots.”
Lyonchhen said the circular based on a royal kasho was issued in 1991 and that the royal kasho quoted in the media (prohibiting Dzongdas from allotting urban plots) was issued in 1987.
The circular of the late secretary based on royal command does not have any provision in it which states that the Royal Kasho of 1987 has been withdrawn or over-ruled. It only clearly lays out the guidelines for plots allotments (that were all violated in Gyelpozhing) and township development guidelines like having symmetrical designs for buildings, maintaining sufficient spaces between buildings to prevent fire risks and not allowing fire prone structures in close proximity to permanent buildings.
A copy of this circular was sent to the Zhabtog Lyonpo (MoWHS Minister), all Dzongdas, all Thrompons and the BCCI. It was based on this circular that land was allotted fairly in Khuruthang in 1996 and in Mongar town in 1997-98 both before Gyelpozhing.
In Gyelpozhing rules were not followed despite the 1987 Kasho, 1991 circular and five letters sent by the former Director General of DUDES, Tshering Dorji, to the Mongar Dzongda Jigme Tshultrim saying that the allotments were illegal, violated government procedure and the 1987 royal kasho.
the 1991 circular used to defend gyelpozhing falls apart,
October 4, 2011 at 2:36 pm
ooi Tapo, ur very NOPKIN, if u are so concerned about the country, do some thing for it. If truth discords the country then let it be. R u not a Buddhist and believe in noble truths. I think ur a idiot.
September 28, 2011 at 10:58 am
By the same token, I can say that you are a die hard PDP supporter, but I won’t. I have said earlier that the PM has already asked the ACC to investigate the Gyelpozhing case, so what is the use of keeping on with this tirade. And before you accuse me of anything, please read all my other posts in regard to this subject, you will know exactly where I stand on this issue.
September 22, 2011 at 3:54 pm
It’s not that TL loves anyone less, but that he loves Bhutan more.
September 22, 2011 at 4:48 pm
The stories that are being churned out by Tensing Lamsang seem to have one common denominator and that is to somehow project the DPT government in poor light. Otherwise, how is it that he has not written a single piece on the illegal timber trade in Paro and Haa and many other issues which have no political overtones.
September 22, 2011 at 7:12 pm
do you think this is because DPT has more MPs and hence more corruption case? Do you have anything to prove that PDP Mps (Dasho Damchu and OL) are corrupted? If you have try giving it to TL and I am sure he will pursue the case with same passion and interest like he is pursuing this case. It is not about politics, it is about truth and justice which is above everything else.
September 24, 2011 at 9:48 am
What makes you so sure that TL and BB do not have any political agenda, if it is only about truth and justice as you seem to believe, how is it, that there are so many corruption stories he does not even touch on, I have already given you an example about the illegal timber business which BB just seems to ignore.
Again, if it was only about truth and justice that he is concerned about, ask him why he has backed off from pursuing the Bangkok Embassy medical scandal.
These are things which make me believe that BB and TL are not as clean as they would like to portray themselves.
September 27, 2011 at 10:31 am
ghostwriter seems to be a diehard and blind DPT supporter. How can u accuse TL of not doing enough corruption stories. he has built his credibility on corruption stories be it Bjemina, MoH scam, lottery, gyelposhing etc. what ghostwriter is unhappy is that TL is not a DPT dog like some other senior journalists are.
September 22, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Hats off to Tenzin Lamsang. The only respect the media of Bhutan gets from is due to TL only. You are a true reporter and a journalist. I am amazed by your boldness, investigation, findings and intelligence. Please Keep up the good work. It is through such reporting only that people now give 2nd thought before resorting to corrupt practises. You are contributing towards strong media. And i hope soon other fellows will realize and follow you. BEST OF LUCK!
September 22, 2011 at 1:56 pm
I don’t think TL is writing against any one(Not even PM) but rather he is just informing the nation about the truth. He is a hero because he has the guts to write the truth unlike other pro-government reporters.When PM tries to brush aside the report and giving so many versions of it, its natural for TL to defend what he writes.And just because he is defending what he writes we can’t say he is against PM, DPT or what ever. Rather than PM involving himself too much in the case, it will more suitable if Jigme Tshultrhim himself comes forward to defend himself if he have any.I am sure by being silent for so many days, he might have prepared himself well with more lies and explanations….let him come live on BBS and lets hear from him…lastly…best wishes to TL and remember a lot of people support your endeavours. Your fan base is increasing in Bhutan and i truly appreciate you writings.They are so different from what the normal mundane reporters write.Kudos to you TL!!!!
September 22, 2011 at 1:51 pm
why this issue was not written about before? it is a 10 year long case. who stopped the journalists form telling the truth if it was so. now it appears that the articles resonates some personal frictions between inidviduals…. we are led to beleive that the tone of the articles is more to defame than to do professional journalsim. once again why did not our journsits wrote about it before 2008 elections? private papers stsrted in 2007.
September 22, 2011 at 1:32 pm
Tensing Lamsang and his BB team seem to be stretching the boundaries of decency by keeping on with this attack on the PM. The PM has already directed the ACC to investigate the alleged land grab at Gyelpozhing, so instead of keeping on with this witch hunt, it would be advisable for TLand his masters at BB to back off a wee bit. To put things into proper perspective, it must also be stated here that what happened ten years ago happened under very different circumstances, at a time when what is alleged to have happened was nothing to be too alarmed about. In fact, I would go on record to say that such things happened with alarming regularity.
This in no way means that I believe that some hanky panky did not take place, with our mije Tshogpon in the starring role, that was always a possibility and I would certainly not bet against it. BB, however must learn to show some restraint if they want their viewers to believe that they are not trying to personalize this issue.
September 22, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Jigmi Y Thinley has done so much for this nation that others can only dream of. One may criticize him but one will never be able to find a replacement like him.
if the journalism not biased why this issue was not raised before the 2008 elections by the journalists? were they brainwashed, sleeping or simply singing the chorus? or is there something to gainfrom the stories now?
any way these news articles provides a nice script for a fictional novel on gyelpozhing…..
September 22, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Please tell me what did JYT do that other nations can only dream of? There are many people in Bhutan who have contributed to the society’s betterment without asking for anything. JYT must have made such contribution too but it is not a justification for his wrong doings. For all the good work you claim he has done, he has benefited immensely. However, for all the wrong doings he and he alone has to take the blame.
Please tell me me again what has he done to make him above law – I am not aware of such achievements.
September 21, 2011 at 8:54 pm
Why is TL so bent on attacking the PM. His motive behind doing this is questionable. He always brings issues that would bring discredit to the government and create discord in the country. He is devoid of Driglam Namzha (walking off from the press conference). Is this expected of gentleman? After kings PM is highest position holder in the country. What is his problem with the PM? One should not try to sell our country for one’s vested interest! Do not think that you can do anything in the name of freedom of expression. Think of all pros and cons before you bring such contentious issues. Do you want to dig all rotten shits since the time of Zhabdrung? or visit of guru to Bhutan?
September 22, 2011 at 7:09 pm
defensive and threat – a typical behaviour of someone who lacks common sense and courage and someone who lives off buttering others.
September 21, 2011 at 12:06 pm
Firstly, Bravo TL. I really admire u for ur bravery. In a small society like ours, it is really difficult to write anything without offending someone. But as long as wat u write the truth, we’ll alys support u & admire u.
Secondly, TL is not in ACC to investigate all the corruption cases in Bhutan.He writes wenever, citizens gives him info. Regarding this case, it clearly seems like he received all the proof, the letters exchanged between the govt. officials, etc. Therefore, he has written about this PARTICULAR corrupt incident. If u want him to write ’bout ALL the corrupt practices which u all SEEM to know, pls. provide him with the EVIDENCSE. TL’ll be happy to write bout it.
TL- There r many of us who talk bout u all the time, praising u for ur bravery. Pls. donot be disheartened readin some of the comments by people who r clearly supporters of corruption & lies. In the end, the only thing that matters is the truth & BHUTAN. Lets love our COUNTRY more than anyone or anything else.
September 20, 2011 at 5:25 pm
I believe only 50 percent of what a journalist writes. A journalist is a commercial worker and he/she will cook up the storries for that reason. Why does he always focus on Gyelpozhing land scam? There would be so many similar storries of the past. Definitely, there is a grudge between him and the present government. Let the ACC find out the truth anyway.
September 21, 2011 at 10:12 am
By painting everyone with the same brush you are showing your ignorance. There are good journalists, mediocre journalists and bad journalists. Similarly this applies for civil servants, judges, ministers, MPs, police etc.
TL is a damn good journalist and i believe what he says as he has consistently proven himself in the past proving his detractors wrong.
September 20, 2011 at 1:19 pm
This latest story by TL proves that the PM and his cronies tried to brainwash the nation on BBS. We need this kind of journalism that does not subscribe to only govt views and does its own fact checking.
So far as the pro-PDP and anti DPT argument on Gyelposhing goes i think it is not at all fair. Any investigative story implicating so many influentail people including judges, senior civil servants, royal family members and a PDP ministerial candidate cannot be a pro-PDP story. It is in fact a pro people, pro truth, pro democracy and pro country story.
September 20, 2011 at 9:44 pm
It is nothing to do with the politics involving PDP and DPT. It is the story something where people are concern over the corruption taking place in the nation especially by the influential people.
It is lucky that DPT came to power. had it been ruled by the DPT then some of the ministers would have already behind the bars. But it is also not not true early for me to comment that those involve would be behind the bars. i personally feel thaty should be accountable and justice is done so that such practice is stopped hereafter.
September 19, 2011 at 11:16 am
Its a great story… truth is naked and it is coming out slowly which was hidden behind the influential people’s curtain.
In other words, it really hurts and feel ashamed that such cases happen in land of GNH.
September 21, 2011 at 11:05 am
you are so naive, this is just the tip of the ice berg, do you wish all the truths of past to be dug out? where do we draw our lines if we do not want chaos and confusions?
September 19, 2011 at 9:45 am
DPT got elected in 2008 especially because of the moral high ground that they assumed vis-a-vis PDP. Now if their moral high ground is proven to be hollow and sham, what basis will they have to compete in the 2013 elections??
September 19, 2011 at 1:57 am
LAND GRAB was common from the time immemorial and many of us have seen and heard of such practices… So why not TL dig these entire story of Land Grabbing Issue in Bhutan? Why TL is always targeting PM and DPT?
POLITICAL STUNT! may be right………
September 20, 2011 at 12:13 pm
That is my point too. I appreciate TL doing investigative stories and informing the public but I thought he should concentrate on contemporary Bhutan and help move forward rather than digging the past and creating chaos which possibly has no better solution. On the other hand if he is really interested in digging the past, Gyelpozing case won’t do. Can he really dig out all the land grab cases, even land redistribution (resettlement) cases in the south (Zhisar). People sure misused the power.
September 20, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Mr Phuntsho, u seem to be a die hard PM supporter who is blind to the truth and would rather defend one mans mistakes than your nation and your people against corruption.
September 21, 2011 at 11:09 am
maybe Miss Phuntsho …from the PM’s media office!!! Looks like one!
September 21, 2011 at 2:50 pm
I could be from any where and there seem to be a difference between you and me. You seem to despise people who opine differently than yours whereas I very much respect yours wrong or right. This is democracy boss, I have my own liberty and freedom to voice my own perceptions and thoughts, and so do you. I do not therefore despise you as much as you do to yourself.
September 21, 2011 at 12:57 pm
Yes I am a support of PM and I am supporter of anybody who serves the humanity. I would be your supporter too, I even appreciate your appreciation to TL for his reports, so do I.
As far I am concerned, PM is only the recipient of the land in Gyelpozhing, he did not cause influence or influence in any way the land allotment committee. But the public is informed in such a way that PM was behind the whole land grabbing thing which I personally feel is a wrong information.
I for one, do not hold the current government responsible for problems that were there before 2008. For your kind information, nation is not at stake and the sovereignty is not at stake. If such cases pose significant risk to security, Bhutan would have been collapsed already long time ago.
So people please draw your lines and make your conscious clear.
You give your opinions, I will do mine.
September 18, 2011 at 11:36 am
Let us keep out politics to divert our attention elsewhere. It is obvious from the list of names that were allotted plots that there was corruption involved. PM may give hundred and one reasons but what he must begin to learn is that we citizens are no fools. How can a new township plots be allotted to so many influential people? And using the King’s kasho is so shameful. The world is reading about this case in the land of GNH and how can anybody mention the involvement of the King in such corrupt practice This was never expected from a PM who has served under our beloved fourth king for so many years. A very sad moment for Bhutan.
September 18, 2011 at 5:57 pm
If it is not politics, then what is it?
September 21, 2011 at 4:36 pm
u are one bigoted guy aren’t u seeing politics in everything
September 23, 2011 at 3:51 pm
So are you.
September 18, 2011 at 11:23 am
Welldone Tenzin..you are terrific and i hope you continue with your news. Plse continue your good work and let our Bhutanse be informed the truth…
September 17, 2011 at 8:29 pm
It remains to be seen if these stories are true. But this investigative reporter by the name Tenzing Lamzang is indeed terrific. I think he deserves appreciation for his unrelenting courage to unveil such cases unlike his peers who dares not report fearing repercussions. It is now time for NA Speaker to speak his part of the story.
September 17, 2011 at 8:23 pm
Why should we involve PDP here for no reasons. infact they are doing well in polictics and people know who si good and watch next election. I favour PDP
September 17, 2011 at 8:06 pm
Sampas, 11 years is not a long time ago, those people who lost their land are alive and watching the land which they previously owned being sold for ten times higher than what Government paid them. You are saying this because you are not one of them who lost their land. To be fair, they should have been the first ones to get the plots. Bhutan is a young Democracy, people with the power and money need to be stopped from corruption, people in power and so called elites in Bhutan are connected to each other through marriage or extended family. As we can witness now they are the rich and powerful in the country, it is not a good trend.
September 17, 2011 at 6:39 pm
there are those trying to blame the reporter & the paper of being on a witch hunt..it is only fair they are entitled to their views..since the land scam was printed, the pm has gone on national tv to defend the land grabbing by him & other govt officials..from what we have seen in the media so far, it appears that land grabbing did take place, that quite a number of people in power have been allotted land there overlooking criteria set, that locals & genuine applicants have been overlooked, that the king’s decree has been ignored.. but the worst is that the greed & hypocrisy of the pm & these people have been exposed..
pending the outcome of this land scam, we, prima facie, believe there is truth in the paper’s story..else, the pm & other people who all hold positions if power would have seen revenge on the reporter..they are all characters without character..if you know what I mean..htf can they stand in front of the public & take a high moral stand when this is what they have been up to..how do they face our kings, with pretentious humility & servitude, when they have all the while been scheming on how to enrich themselves..
is it any wonder that roads, electricity, communications & other infrastructure is built up wherever the rich & powerful have land..loans are accessed & projects developed..their lands then see values increasing significantly..
this paper is the only free media in our kingdom with balls to name the wicked & corrupt..the reporter & paper need to keep this up – fairly, bravely, & continually..a time will come when such exposures will dissuade others from corruption..we just have to be patient..when that time comes, we will be happy we no longer have to discuss abuse of power & position, corruption, nepotism, etc..
to keep this story alive, bb should consider naming all the people who have been allotted land in this land grab..showing the family connections where the land has been registered in other names..
meanwhile, keep up the good, brave work..
September 17, 2011 at 7:20 pm
You never know the intentions. We are informed of the possible land scam in Gyelpozhing and truth is yet to be known. I hope this is not a political stunt as mentioned by the PM otherwise it will only benefit PM at later stages.
September 17, 2011 at 6:20 pm
dear mr.smapas, in the qorld else where people are still jailed for their deeds in 1940s.. 11 yrs is not very old…
September 17, 2011 at 5:14 pm
Sampas,
Its not about whether the case is 11 years old or that the loss was not incurred to the government. Its about rights of the people verses corrupt practices of the officials whose salary are paid by people’s tax money.
Just because it was 11 years ago, it doesn’t mean the murderers can be pardoned.
September 17, 2011 at 4:58 pm
Interesting update. SO DID PM JUST LIE TO THE WHOLE NATION DURING HIS LIVE BBS INTERVIEW?
September 17, 2011 at 1:05 pm
First and foremost, let me clarify that i am neither DPT supporter nor relative of those high profile individuals who are accused by Business Bhutan on Gyelposhing land allocation. I have been following the story and just thought to throw my view as well on this issue. I also denounce all form of corruptions and i am fully with the people who are genuinely putting their effort to clean and correct the system.
Motive or Intention of digging 11 yrs old issue- As PM rightly pointed during “meet the press”, we should see the motive of digging out such case which is more than 11 years old. Is it genuinely to correct the system? Is there huge financial/revenue lost to the government like lottery scam? Or has it caused pain and suffering to the general public- did gov (dzongkhag administration) take the land forcefully from the innocent farmers or they gave it willingly after consultation? Prior to it, were farmers cultivating anything from those lands or was it just barren land? BB has written their version of story and PM has given his stand. Although, constitutional body (ACC) must be already working on this case, we should also ask above questions and judge the intent of digging all case. We are all human, and we should also ask whether someone is on a mission to cleanse corruption or simply on witch hunt to defame and discredit somebody on personal grudge and hatred!-these are all possibilities in free in democratic world.
In one of the newspaper’s editorial, it has rightly asked where to draw the line? Should we dig all old cases? I am sure there will be so many nasty stories and perhaps some people might have gained millions n become millionaire through corrupt practices. There are people who own entire hill and so many acres of land in prime areas like in Thimphu, pling etc. So, should we dig all those issues or leave it as a thing of past and move forward? Should we get bog down in past or work to correct current system? Above all, we should see the financial implications-cost of investigation as well as possibility of recovery after investigation.
Who is eligible? Now coming to question of eligibility of owning plot, it totally depends on the criteria set by the dzongkhag committee and whether it was followed prudently or not. One thing is very clear that, it is not a case of shifting like Bajo or khuruthing wherein who should or should not get the plot is pretty clear. For Gyelposhing, It is a new town and prior to that, there were hardly any settlements-there were just two or three shops at kurizampa which is more than 4 km away from Gyelposhing. If it is meant for local business community, then, only those two or three shopkeepers will be eligible for the plot as proper mongar have their own township. So, whether, anyone with business license in mongar should get, or any applicant from any Bhutanese should get it or not depend on how committee has set the criteria. Once it is decided by committee, it becomes committee’s decision and someone telling now that coz of this or that pressure just shows their own incapability. they should have argued that time and should not have signed it.
At the end, like anyone, truth should prevail and i hope ACC will do it. So, let ACC investigate it and tell the truth to the people of Bhutan. Till then, neither those influential people nor media should assert pressure to the investigating officials.
September 17, 2011 at 6:58 pm
Without out the press, this issue would not have seen the light of the day. It is indeed very shocking to note that many influential people, either directly or indirectly have been selectively allotted land in Gyelpozhing. The fact that the incident occurred some 10 or 11 years ago does not diminish the crime if indeed it was wrongfully and illegally acquired or allotted. The perpetrators have to be held accountable and brought to book. Therefore it is very important that the press and we the people, should maintain this pressure on the government to bring this issue to a logical and just closure.
Our PMs attempt to whitewash the case was bewildering. A man of his knowledge and intellect could stoop so low as to imply that he had a birth right over the land by referring to his ancestral lineage was simply not becoming of his stature . I expected that as a principled and honourable man, who I had voted for, he would just accept that some irregularities seem to have occurred and that appropriate action would be taken to right the wrongs. As the Prime Minster, I expected that he would set an example by surrendering the land in question till the legitimacy of the allotment was established .
September 17, 2011 at 7:15 pm
thumps up!
Truth is yet to be known
September 17, 2011 at 12:53 pm
We should appreciate and support the efforts of Mr. TL and the BB to inform the truth. They are brave enough to report against the so called powerful/influential people of Bhutan and that is not easy. I don’t agree when commentators accuse TL of being pro-PDP. Today PDP is just a name and that too because of OL and Dasho Damcho Dorji. Moreoever, somewhere in media it was mentioned that the owner of this paper is DPT supporter. So this in itself is the proof that BB is apolitical.
I think ACC is already on move and come out the legitimate facts not coming under pressure or influence. We pin so much hope on Dasho Neten.
I hate corrupt people,which is a disease, a trojan virus to the society and it has more damaging effect on our small society. Being a small nation, Bhutan can’t bear the sustained corruption. We can’t turn Bhutan into Somalia of Asia based on rampant and sustained corrupt.
That is why I appreciated BB for coming out with so many corruption cases. BB and TL should keep the same pace until the issue is resolved as per the laws of this Nation.
September 18, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Sampas,
How do you quantify old?
September 19, 2011 at 6:21 am
i don’t know n that is why i asked where to draw the line and define old!…As a matter of fact, we know that such things were happening before the advent of democracy-there are violation of laws not only in land grabbing but in other area as well…those days dzongdas and ministers were very powerful and many of them might have such cases….if u dig, i assure u, u will get all sorts of stories from those high officials….u go little back to 90s and there will be so many nasty stories as well….so, the question is , should we dig all those cases or move ahead!….should we limit to digging history to those who are in power today or include even retires?…..or limit to someone u don’t like…..it is all open option..
September 17, 2011 at 12:10 pm
Enough now.. It’s become stale. Each trying to hold grounds. I’m not impressed!!
September 17, 2011 at 10:48 am
Great work TL…an eye opening story with evidence..Hats off to TL
September 17, 2011 at 10:22 am
This my friend has nothing to do with PDP or DPT.wHY BRING IN POLITICS.
If you have solid evidence that Tenzing is working for PDP let us know and we will question his motive but just saying out of the blue like PM is not right.
PM accused TL of working with indian parties but was there any evidence.If there was then PM should have fixed him up.
Give the reporter some credit.
September 17, 2011 at 10:01 am
Stop your PDP agenda reporting
September 18, 2011 at 6:35 pm
It’s not fair to start digging out ans pin pointing only when an area starts getting popular by economic development like gyelpoishing. Not only the faults, we should also think of the realities if we are professional readers or Bhutanese!
September 20, 2011 at 1:12 pm
pema read the damn story, the list names Dr Jigme Singye (PDP deputy boss) as one of the recipents.
September 17, 2011 at 9:22 am
Since when media became prosecutor,jury n judge. Let acc do their work n tell the truth…