The year of 2018 is celebrated as 111th National day of the country. If I highlight flipping back the historical pages of the country, Bhutan began the first hereditary reign only after the coronation of Sir Ugyen Wnagchuck exactly one hundred and eleven years ago and secured the stability of the country. Prior to this unanimous general will, the country was under the theocratic rule of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel. Zhabdrung bravely consolidated the country under his religious influences and mettlesome leadership. However, after his demise, the country shattered into different regions under several unpredictable petty leaders. There were outburst of endless civil wars amongst the temporay rulers craving for hegemonic power. Those civil wars had ruined the lives of many and had exacerbated the situation. The country was in dire need of a capable leader to look after the welfare of the people. Thus the people felt the need of a stable leader, so they came to a common will to appoint a leader. As the Gyadrung Ugyen Dorji recommended the cabinet, the first hereditary crowned monarch happened to be the son of undivided Yab Jigme Namgyel on 17th December 1907. Since then Bhutan secured peace and stability. This moment is graced as a significant hallmark of the country in its history.
The celebration is observed gracefully across the country to remember our kings and thank them for taking countless hurdles in the process of building a peaceful nation. Had our farsighted monarchs been not there during that crucial times, today Bhutan won't be standing proudly as an independent nation in the global map. We are fortunate to be under His Majesty's conscientious leadership and He reminds us to be always vigilant in this VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity) age.
Today each Bhutanese truly are happy under our monarchs' benevolent leadership and guidance. It is so exciting that it has already started celebrating it grandly in a district each year with all our royal presence. On this day, it is so providential for the people to see our kings and imbibe their lovable words. It also provides an opportunity for the people to exchange their rapport and to strengthen a stronger close-knit community.
This year Bhutan is observing the day in Samtse dzongkhag. The people of Samtse are extremely excited to join the celebration in presence of His Majesty. People across the country are equally excited to observe the day albeit some are unable to be down there. Similarly, although I am not able to join the celebration in Samtse, I would never forget to join the nation in offering my genuinely sincere prayers for the eternal wellbeing of our monarchs. And I would like to convey my heartfelt prayers for the everlasting peace and tranquility to be flourished in the country.
Trashi Delek Phusum Tshogpar Shog!
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