On my earlier post titled “A Political Coup Without Parallel!” dated June 17, 2013, I had wondered:
“What is the possibility of an “Acho” factor behind one or some of our political parties?”
Developments since then have confirmed beyond doubt that my fears were not unfounded. It turns out that there was/is indeed an Acho’s hand behind the outcome of our elections.
To be frank, I am glad that the Acho is the same old Acho from the south. This is an Acho we have lived with for the past more than five decades - we are pretty much familiar with their idiosyncrasies, their curry smell and their shinny sleek hair greased with coconut oil. I believe that this Acho is a more pliable beast to go to bed with. In all probability it will rape us in broad daylight - as it is doing now with the hydro-power projects - yet it is unlikely to fatally stab us in the back. I have been, and still remain grateful, for their hand in our development programs. Some of my very best friends are from the land of our bungling Acho.
“What is the possibility of an “Acho” factor behind one or some of our political parties?”
Developments since then have confirmed beyond doubt that my fears were not unfounded. It turns out that there was/is indeed an Acho’s hand behind the outcome of our elections.
To be frank, I am glad that the Acho is the same old Acho from the south. This is an Acho we have lived with for the past more than five decades - we are pretty much familiar with their idiosyncrasies, their curry smell and their shinny sleek hair greased with coconut oil. I believe that this Acho is a more pliable beast to go to bed with. In all probability it will rape us in broad daylight - as it is doing now with the hydro-power projects - yet it is unlikely to fatally stab us in the back. I have been, and still remain grateful, for their hand in our development programs. Some of my very best friends are from the land of our bungling Acho.
However, my worry now is that I hope this does not become a standard bad habit among our political parties - that of acquiring Achos to win elections.What is the possibility that the next election will not see the emergence of yet another Acho - one that is currently watching from the shadows with raised eyebrows? - the lumbering hulk of an Acho - one from the North?
I am disturbed by what Sunanda K. Datta-Ray, perhaps the most authoritative Bhutan watcher and commentator, writes:
“If one bunch of Bhutanese politicians leans towards India, another is bound to lean towards China. Given the fragility of Sino-Indian relations, this polarization is not in Bhutan’s interest. It is even less in India’s interest for the Bhutanese to have to face such a choice”.
The full text of Mr. Datta-Ray’s writing is available at:
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130720/jsp/opinion/story_17134356.jsp#.UevvF1NzpT4
NOTE: “Acho” is the Bhutanese equivalent of “Sugar Daddy” in the Western concept.
“If one bunch of Bhutanese politicians leans towards India, another is bound to lean towards China. Given the fragility of Sino-Indian relations, this polarization is not in Bhutan’s interest. It is even less in India’s interest for the Bhutanese to have to face such a choice”.
The full text of Mr. Datta-Ray’s writing is available at:
http://www.telegraphindia.com/1130720/jsp/opinion/story_17134356.jsp#.UevvF1NzpT4
NOTE: “Acho” is the Bhutanese equivalent of “Sugar Daddy” in the Western concept.
Bhutan is really in a bad shape, even more so now!!!! God be with us.
ReplyDeleteDon't worry everything will be put in place since it is easier now to identify the ngolops. The Throne now is very clear of the people with wolf in sheep's clothing. The safety and security of the nation is ensured. Be assured of this.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, who are the Ngolops, for many it would be the PDP, I take it that you mean the DPT.
DeleteI am happy that Acho has sided with the right party,the reality is that we will have to depend on them even if we become self-sufficient and mind you we are going to be worse off if we head towards Azim Marp.What options do you have???
ReplyDeleteWait till our Pradhan mantri get anioted. Thereafter Our kids will be all singing Jana gana mana. Meanwhile, our quite giant nieghbour in the north will gather one billion people to make them all pee at a go and flood our dams and mountains. But our acho Tsheree will be safe and sound in his dhoti and ghandi cap walking the corridor of Sansad bhavan.
ReplyDeleteMukhia Mantri of Bhutan and not Pradhan Mantri.
DeleteSome people also say Bhutan has to PMs, Tshering Tobgay and Ugyen Tshechup Dorji while Sangay Ngedup is president in absentia
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