Dorji Tenzin: Random Thoughts like Cries of a Clown

The Tobacco Bill brought storms in the country or should urban Bhutan be the right phrase? Some newspapers conjured many disadvantageous images of ‘Draconian’ Tobacco Bill. One editor wrote many articles supporting their Draconian Theory of The Tobacco Bill under many pseudo-names. Their never-ending editorial and reporters’ ramblings were not enough for the guy. Smokers looked up to them, begging them and praying them for Media Gurus to conjure up the news out of proportion.   More than 90 percent of reporters are heavy smokers. They were only glad to produce one-sided and unbalanced articles from their smoke filled offices. Some reporters said that the smoking relax them after long hours of work. Many people might not know what was the main intention behind objecting to the nobly intended bill. They have cited that it infringes fundamental rights, increases smuggling, draconian in etc. They forgot to mention that they are among the heaviest smokers in the nation and it infring...

Going through various newspapers and listening Bhutan Broadcasting Service, I am always disgusted. I am not sure whether I am disgusted with media person, government or various news makers (ordinary and extraordinary) of  Bhutan. Most people seem to be whining without sufficient reasons. Some whines in the name of Gross National Happiness which we sell abroad like hot cakes. Some whine in the name of equity and justice which DPT government during campaign advertised like some exotic branded kids' wears. Meanwhile PDP’s walking the talk thing seemed to be forgotten altogether. It is not that I care of course. I don’t care whether DPT and PDP win or lose as long as my fundamental rights are kept intact and they try their best to de l iver what they promised. I also accept the fact that no government or system will be perfect. My irritation is not really with government or opposition despite their controversies, scams, claims and counterclaims. I am frustrated hearing about DH...