Visionary King of Bhutan - His Majesty The Great Fourth



In 1995 three groups of Indian militants set up camps in Bhutanese soil illegally. Over the years they had established 30 camps within the territory of Bhutan threatening the security and undermining the sovereignty of Bhutan. We negotiated for many years for peaceful dissolution of these camps. His Majesty himself took the lead in these negotiations, visiting each and every camp and talking to their leaders.  These missions were dangerous, and were undertaken regardless of the risks. With imminent threat to our people and as peaceful negotiations did not materialize, a difficult decision was made to protect our country’s sovereignty and security. On 15 December 2003 we went to battle- a day that would decide the future of Bhutan.
His Majesty himself led the troops to battle to remove the militants from our country. His Majesty made sure that every strategy and plan was executed and that our troops remained courageous in daunting uncertainty, but ready to safeguard our nation as true sons of the Pelden Drukpa.  Again, this was not luck, but the perfect execution of a brilliant strategy, and in less than 48 hours he had secured our country.

On return from the south to our capital after our victory, government officials and the people wanted to celebrate. However, His Majesty the King commanded that there would be no celebrations, instead we must pray for the lives lost from both sides in the battlefield. There was no need for applause and celebration, for this was ones duty, at a time when the nation needed it most.  It was the ultimate test, and His Majesty was willing to put himself in harm’s way in order to protect our country and people. It was the ultimate self-sacrifice.

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