The Great 4th, Truly Great Leader

On this special day of the birth anniversary of His Majesty the Great 4th DrukGyelpo,  I offer my sincere prayer for the continued good health of His Majesty the King.  It is a day to offer our gratitude in whatever way we could for all the peace and prosperity we are enjoying today. 
     Of all the blessings we have received from His Majesty the King,  the gift of democracy has been the most priceless.  It is known by all that the democracy in our country is truly a gift from the golden throne.  The episode of democracy in our country is a peaceful transition of governance.  The people didn't demanded democracy nor did they cried and fought for democracy.  Rather the people were taken aback when the Great Fourth announced the coming of democracy in our country coupled with his abdication.  So the people reluctantly accepted the gift. 
     Today after a decade of democracy in our country, we are witnessing how much the Great Fourth had been farsighted for the well-being of our nation by looking at the developments and achievements since 2008. With the birth of democracy,  the people from all walks of life came forward to serve the nation better by forming political parties and aspiring for the Members of the Parliament.  In the process,  democracy started to take roots with the spirits of selflessness and peacefulness.  The people are now matured enough to vote for the candidates who really can stand up as their voice.  And the ability of the people to choose their right leaders is a true indication that they want to receive the blessings that they have been praying for.  And equally the ability of the leaders  to answer their people's needs and wants is a wish granting jewel for the people.  Both the abilities,  the people's ability to vote without fear or favor and the leaders' ability to deliver their pledges are true manifestation of the Great Fourth's blessings. Now the people have choice to decide their fate by responsibly exercising their franchise of votes. 
     Now unlike in the past,  age doesn't stand as a barrier to become 'dashos'. So long as one is fit with highest level of competency and ability,  he or she can become a Dasho without having to climb his or her career ladder for a long time.  The ruling government's appointment of some young ministers is an inspiration to the young and competent ones that the most coveted posts do not really belong to the senior and experienced citizens.  With such inspiration flowing in their nurouns, the young and competent ones will continue to develop and sharpen their competencies and set themselves ready for any kind of move they wish to take without a slightest  'I am not matured enough to hold that post,  I am still young and have enough time to prepare for that place... ' sort of sense.
     Everything that is happening, new government with better packages for the nation in every five years,  people's ability to make right choice, young and competent people remaining inspired etc are truly the Great Fourth's vision for our nation.  All of us are confident that the Bhutanese democracy and the Gross National Happiness,  the priceless gifts of His Majesty the King Jigme Singye Wangchuk,  will continue to succeed and bless us all.