Background

 

 

  • His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo's Command dated 4th September 2001 to the Council of Ministers, Chief Justice and Zhung Kalyon.
  • His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo's visions on the Constitution. [Royal Kaja]
  • The Policy directives and guidelines issued by His Majesty the Druk Gyalpo.
  • The Royal Kashos and addresses pertaining to various policies and rights. [49 Kashos and 43 Speeches]
  • The historical documents and laws codified by our ancestors and leaders and the laws enacted by the National Assembly including the Thrimzhung Chhenmo.
  • 165 cassettes and approximately 463 pages of the verbatim records made during the deliberations and debates in 6 meetings.
  • During the various meetings 3,742 interventions were observed.
  • Editorials and Press clippings from Kuensel.
  • Comments from the readers of Kuenselonline of about 40 pages.
  • Compared with the constitutions of 20 other countries in detail but referred to more than 100 constitutions.
  • Various International Conventions and Human Rights.
  • References to the various Political Philosophies.
  • References to the Buddhist Philosophies.