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MINISTRY OF HOME & CULTURAL AFFAIRS

In the 28th session of the National Assembly held on the 24th day of the third month of the Earth Monkey Year corresponding to 20th May 1968, National Assembly, because of increasing number of development activities felt the necessity to form a council of Ministers and accordingly resolved to appoint late Lyonpo Tamji Jagar as the first Home Minister (Kidu Lyonpo) in 1968.

Line of Home Ministers
1st Home Minister	Late Lyonpo Tamji Jagar	From 1968 to 1985
2nd Home Minister	HRH Namgyal Wangchuk	From 1985 to 1991
3rd Home Minister	Lyonpo Dago Tshering	From 1991 to June 1998
4th Home Minister	Lyonpo Thinley Gyamtsho	From July 1998 to August 2003
5th Home Minister	Lyonpo Jigmi Y. Thinley	From August 2003 to July 2007
6th Home Minister	Lyonpo Minjur Dorji	From April 2008-till date

His Majesty the King addressed the nation on 17 Dec. 2007, and auspicious occasion of 100th National Day. Addressing the nation, His Majesty the King on behalf of the people of 20 dzongkhags expressed gratitude to His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo for bringing in peace and prosperity in the country and prayed for the long life of His Majesty the Fourth Druk Gyalpo. His Majesty said today is an occasion for the people of 20 dzongkhags to pay tribute to His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo and reaffirm our pledge to serve the country with utmost loyalty and dedication. His Majesty said today’s celebrations is not to mark 100 years of monarchy. His Majesty said it is to rejoice the socio-economic development, achievements and peace and prosperity that Bhutan has enjoyed so far under the leadership of our benevolent monarchs. His Majesty said the first and foremost task before every Bhutanese at this moment is to ensure the success of parliamentary democracy. His Majesty said the democratic system of governance has to take firm roots so that it benefits the country and its people. His Majesty said the future of Bhutan is today’s youth. The most important thing that the young Bhutanese should bear in mind is that they have an important responsibility of taking Bhutan forward. His Majesty said the country’s future will be determined by the capability, conduct and attitude of the young people. His Majesty also commended and expressed gratitude to the civil servants for their service. He said with the change in governance, Civil Servants have an important responsibility. His Majesty expressed gratitude to the aspiring politicians for sacrificing their profession to take part in this historic political changes taking place in the country. His Majesty said aspiring politicians have an important role to build healthy democracy and ensure peace and unity among the people. His Majesty said, His Majesty the fourth Druk Gyalpo has handed over a secure and sovereign nation to the future generation. His Majesty said people should ensure the success of parliamentary democracy initiated by His Majesty the 4th King. His Majesty said until now he has never failed in his duty as a King, which is to serve the country and the people. He said he will fulfill his duty in future as well. His Majesty closed the address by reiterating the importance of every Bhutanese joining hands to fulfill the national vision of One Nation One People. For the Bhutanese the day was an occasion to reflect back upon days of peace and prosperity enjoyed under the dynamic leadership of the Wangchuck dynasty and reaffirm their loyalty and dedication to the TSA-Wa-Sum.

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