The “transition” has largely failed even after close to two decades and multiple elections, as the democratic process is non-inclusive, particularly for the Lhotshampa (ethnic Nepali and Hindu) minority. Political parties in exile are banned from registering or contesting elections; only “natural born” citizens enjoy full political rights. Bhutan continues to promote the Drukpa Buddhist culture as the national norm while making it difficult to b…
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