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Bhutan's
militia at Training
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The
militias will play an important role in protecting important installations
like hospitals, bridges, power and telephone stations, and checkposts.
The
militia volunteers have to complet a two-month militia training at the
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Prince
Dasho Khesar joined militia meeting
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| Militia
volunteers' training |
A
large crowd of family and friends, including proud parents, spouses and
children, gathered in Dechenchholing on September 15, 2003 as His Royal
Highness the Crown Prince, Dasho Jigme Khesar Namgyal Wangchuck awarded
the dhar, prizes, and certificates to 106 militia volunteers who completed
their two-month militia training.
Speaking
to the 28 militia officers, 53 undergraduates including His Royal Highness
Dasho Jigyel Namgyal Wangchuck, and 25 village volunteers at the oath taking
ceremony, His Royal Highness the Crown Prince commended the volunteers
for their spontaneous response when their country needed them. "There are
many ways to serve the nation and you all have chosen a noble and selfless
way," Dasho Khesar said. "With His Majesty the King at the helm, there
is no doubt that Bhutan can overcome any problem today and in the future".
Dasho Khesar reminded the militias about the National Assembly resolutions
on the militant problem which had been extensively debated since the 77th
session of the Assembly in 2000. "Our ancestors have handed over to us
a secure and sovereign nation," the Crown Prince said. "It is therefore
of utmost importance that we hand over a secure and sovereign Bhutan to
the future generation."
The
28 graduates and in-service volunteers, including three women, were awarded
the rank of lieutenant, 10 undergraduates, based on their merit, were awarded
the post of second lieutenant, five undergraduates were appointed as Dekha
Drimpons, 17 as Drimpons, and 21 as Pelpons. A total of 634 volunteers,
that form a nation-wide militia force, also completed their training on
Monday around the country.
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article was contributed by KUENSEL, Bhutan's National Newspaper 2003 |
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