Third Druk Gyalpo Jigme Wangchuck In The Process Of Democratization

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Critically analyze the role of third Druk Gyalpo Jigme Wangchuck in the Process of democratization. The concept, process of democratization is first initiated by third Druk Gyalpo King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, who was born on May 2nd, 1928, at Thruepang palace near the Trongsa Dzong. His early education at palace school included Hindi and English besides traditional subject in Buddhist literature. In keeping with tradition, the crown Prince had an early start in his training at the royal court of his father and received practical instructions and court officials on country’s rich culture of customs and etiquette. Third Druk Gyalpo plays important role in modernization of the country; among this, the process of democracy is most important part that he has brought changes in the country. The first political reforms taken by the third king was the establishment of National assembly in 1953 creating a representative form of government and Lodroe Tshogdu (Royal Advisory Council) in 1963, which acts as an advisory body to the King and Lhengye Zhungtshog (Council of Minister) in year 1968. Therefore, he brought tremendous changes in political and constitutional reforms to proceed for the democratization. The farsighted King decentralizes power to the people is to mainly lead a country for equal opportunities to all people of our country. With democratization, people have right to elect their government and raise their voice. As Abraham Lincoln rightly quoted, “Democracy is a

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