His Majesty grants citizenship Kidu

His Majesty granted 579 individuals Bhutanese citizenship Kidu at the Tendrelthang on the 25th of November 2022.

In order to leave behind a shining legacy for the next generation, as our forefathers have done, His Majesty reminded the recipients of the profound duties that a Bhutanese citizen has: to nurture the Bhutanese identity, promote trust and unity among the people, and actively participate in nation-building.

In addition to receiving an audience with His Majesty the King, the recipients participated in an oath-taking ceremony. An Oath of Allegiance to the Tsa-Wa-Sum (The three elements, The King (Druk Gyalpo), the Country (Druk Gyalkhab), and the Government (Druk Zhung) of Bhutan). In an ongoing process of granting Kidu, His Majesty The King has granted citizenship to about 25,000 people to date.

Courtesy: Kuensel