The Establishment of the National Assembly — 1953
His Majesty Druk Gyalpo Jigme Dorji Wangchuck ascended the golden throne
in 1952. The following year, His Majesty established the National Assembly, the
highest decision-making body in the country. This was the first of several
reforms His Majesty introduced for the people and the country. His Majesty’s
action also marked a move away from the traditional monarchical system toward a
democratic system.
In 1953 there were one hundred thirty members representing various
sections such as the Royal Government, Zhung Dratshang, Rabdey, and the general
public of Bhutan.
By 1963 there were one hundred seventeen public representatives in the
National Assembly.
List of representatives to be assembled during National Assembly session
No. of Dzongkhag Representatives
I.
- Central Monk
Body 2
- Paro Rabdey 1
- Wangdzong
Rabdey 1
- Tongsa Rabdey 1
- Lhuntshi Rabdey 1
- Tashigang
Rabdey 1
- Dagar Rabdey 1
II. Trashigang Dzongkhag 21
III. Mongar Dzongkhag 16
IV. Lhuntse Dzongkhag 5
V. Jakar Dzongkhag 5
VI. Trongsa Dzongkhag 5
VII. Zhemgang Dzongkhag 4
VIII. Wangdue Dzongkhag 8
IX. Punakha Dzongkhag 4
X. Gasa Dzongkhag 4
XI. Daga Dzongkhag 3
XII. Thimphu Dzongkhag 10
XIII. Paro Dzongkhag 8
ZIV. Haa Dzongkhag 3
XV. Southern Bhutan 12
Reference:
RESOLUTIONS ADOPTED DURING THE 19TH SESSION OF THE NATIONAL ASSEMBLY OF
BHUTAN HELD ON THE 26TH DAY OF THE 3RD MONTH OF THE WATER RABBIT YEAR
CORRESPONDING TO 23RD MAY, 1963
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