My Response to the Responders of OL’s Statement on PM’s Recent Malicious Comments

If I may add, let's be clear that in a democratic setup, 'speaking out' is a crucial element not only to keep the government under check and balance but also instill sense of ownership  to the people. Complacency is the greatest enemy of democracy. We cannot progress by letting someone to act at his/her whims. The OL's uncommon statement (in fact first of its kind comment) is mere a clarification. In fact, what Opposition did in response to the govt's action is extremely inadequate.

If you are up-to-date of the happenings, you must be aware of how this government is excessively putting the nation into a risky state. Without an iota of doubt, this government is proving anything but competent. The comments such as the one made by no other than Prime Minister of Bhutan is an indication how Bhutan has become vulnerable in the hands of present government. Irrespective of how the govt wronged, some people have become accustomed to construing anything pointed against the government as ‘politically motivated’ or something like ‘revenge’ while some people act smart under the guise of neutrality.

I shall like to believe that under normal condition, though the govt has absolute executive power, to cancel planned activity right away by Prime Minister without justifiable reason such as the one in Bumthang could be difficult. But from what we have witnessed so far, it makes sense to believe that this govt can do anything irrational. Pema Gatshel Dzong construction which was already initiated was left to suffer under the guise of fund constraint while Sarbang Dzong Construction which was nowhere in picture in recent time has been proposed to construct by this new government. I’d like to again relate  govt’s irresponsibility to that of PM’s visit to eastern Bhutan; When PM visited all Dzongkhag of Eastern Bhutan, he has deliberately ignored (as I now understood) Pema Gatshel Dzongkhag, the stronghold of DPT supporter and the Dzongkhag of former PM.

 

My recent customized poll in face book shows that 73% of the people who have voted strongly agreed for govt to step down while only 13% has disagreed with the idea. I think it’s definitely a cause of concern for the country. In this time of uncertainty, I can only say that we should be prepared for the worst if complacent is our choice.