This is a follow up to my blog of 14th October titled " A way forward...". I had publicly shared this idea well before the election of 18th October, 2018. The timing was to avoid any semblance of vice or prejudice for or against any Political Party.
I feel that Political Parties including both DNT the elected Ruling Party and DPT the elected Opposition Party would be interested to bring about unity and harmony among the people of Bhutan. And promote trust and faith between our constitutional King and any elected Government, hereafter.
During every General Election, there are inciteful talks, hate posts in various social media forums and allegations against Political Parties and their supporters of being anti- King or pro- King. The institution of Monarchy and the people are put on trial every 5 years. This is very sad and demeaning for both the King and the people. These unhealthy attitudes and grievous behaviours are in total contrast to the Buddhist Kingdom with a national philosphy of GNH and the image of a reverred benevolent institution of Monarchy.
Dr. Lotay Tshering the Prime Minister Elect and his DNT Party has this unique historic opportunity to set aright this socio-political malady. At this juncture, the DNT Party can bring about an environment of affection and faith in the administration of the Kingdom by the elected representatives of the people in the form of the two political Parties under the active guidance and blessings of the King. In promoting a National Coalition Government System, the DNT Party being already elected the Ruling Party without having to share power, would be making a great sacrifice for the unity and happiness of the Druk Yul Kingdom for timeless ages to come. It is a worthy sacrifice. Such a Coalition Government System proposal spear headed by DNT Party could create a more positive and encompassing contributory legacy to the institution of Monarchy and the nation than by any other national political or socio- economic scheme including Vision 2045 abdication.
A Coalition Cabinet will dispel any distrust or misunderstanding between His Majesty the King and Political Parties. Such a government would represent the common will of all the people of our Kingdom. Thus there will be no disparity or contradiction between regions and between different ethnics. A coalition government of such nature would truely reflect the essence of a constitutional monarchy democratic nation. This would enable good governance in unity and unison. As His Majesty the King had wisely said that with internal unity, Bhutan can meet any external challenges. And this proposed National Coalition Government System would gurantee internal unity.
The gist of proposed National Coalition Government System is submitted as follows:
1. The President of the Party that secures the highest number of constituencies be appointed the Prime Minister with full fledged PM Office Secretariat including Chief of Staff.
2. The President of the Party with lessor number of Constituencies could head a Ministry and in addition be appointed as Deputy Prime Minister. The Dy. PM office would be staffed with additional Private Secretary and Personal Assistant backed by the usual Ministrial bureaucracy staffing.
3. All the rest of Cabinet members to be selected by His Majesty the King from amongst the elected MPs and their portfolios accordingly assigned.
4.The Cabinet berths including that of PM and Deputy PM to be as per the ratio of the constituencies secured by each Political Party out of total 47 constituencies. Under the present scenario, it works out to be 64% for DNT and 36 for DPT which after rounding off translates to 7 Cabinet berths plus PM for DNT and 3 Cabinet berths plus Deputy PM for DPT.
5. In the the National Assembly, there would be no ruling or opposition benches as such. The National Assembly would be a congress of elected MPs. And they could freely consider all issues and matters with utmost wisdom and unbridled by Party affiliations and the NA decisions could be arrived at through consensus or majority of votes.
A compact high level Committee chaired by honourable PM Elect ( the President of DNT) and members comprising of Dratsang Venerable Dorji Lopen, honourable former and present Chief Justices of Supreme Court and honourable Presidents of DPT, PDP and BKP could study such a possibility. The seven member Committee representing their institutions and Agencies could unreservedly consider the pros and cons of the possibility of a Coalition Government System hereafter with necessary amendment or additional article to the Constitution. And if the proposed system is consented to by His Majesty the King, this can be submitted to the 3rd Parliament for formal review and ratification. .
It is only a humble submission of prayer and plea and hopefully many would support and endorse. The national vision of one people one nation and one King must prevail in good health and faith. May our Deities bless equally the three Tsawa Sum with Peace, prosperity and contentment. Palden Drukpa Gyel Lo!
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