All Government Endeavored is to Service Themselves?

We have economic crisis and huge national debt but the leaders don’t seem to mind to snatch away the already scarce resources to pay for themselves and their subjects (civil servants). The pay hike including house rent allowances would cost the govt of about Nu. 1790 million annually. I say it's Nu. 1790,000,000.00 the amount which can feed the entire population for about two-three months. Although certain pay hike was justifiable but what we see is huge pay raise including house rent amid economic crisis. With increasing desire of civil servants and the way how the pay hike of civil servants is patronized by the political party, we have a reason to worry how the country would fare in the long run. 

The domestic revenue that the country earns is barely enough to feed our civil servants and political masters. It appears like what the country endeavored to prosper is only to service the service providers(govt). What has trickled down to the people is meagre. The biggest share of the people’s money still retains within bureaucrats and elected officials. With ever increasing current expenditures, Bhutan’s dream of self reliant would be a thing of impossibility.       

Such a move for the fat pay raise is not in line with the govt’s propagandistic austerity measures. As I understand now, all the govt did with austerity measures were for their own benefits. What a shame! After the PDP took over the charge of government, the cabinet has declared that they will not hike their pay packages. Now will the cabinet take back their words? I am bit confused. Isn’t it a case of cheating?

Parliamentarians have, with not much to say, endorsed the pay hike as recommended by the Pay Commission apparently because they have the most salary increase.

The most unfortunate people who would be bearing the consequences are the poor farmers and the private employees. It’s highly likely that the economic situation would be further aggravated. With more purchasing power and more money in the market, it’s destined to pressure on the INR.