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Updated February 21st, 2020 at 20:50 IST

'Amazing country': Netizens cheer as Bhutan PM asks for 'magnificent gift' on King's b'day

Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, Monarch of Bhutan turned 40 today. Amid the nationwide celebration, it is the country’s prime minster’s idea that won hearts

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
Bhutan PM asks people to adopt dogs, plant trees on King's birthday
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Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, the ruling Monarch of Bhutan turned 40 today. Amid the nationwide celebration, it is the country’s Prime Minster’s idea of a novel birthday gift that has won everybody’s heart. According to reports, Bhutan’s PM Dr Lotay Tshering has asked all the citizens to adopt a stray dog and plant a tree on the occasion. The move was revied with great enthusiasm and applause by netizens who lauded the move and demand it to be adopted by other nations as well.

The unique birthday gift

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According to a tweet by Bhutanese mental health advocate Namgay Zam, the Prime Minister asked citizens to "adopt a stray dog each as a gift for His Majesty on His Birthday today". In the tweet, she added that the measure would help the country deal with its booming stray dog population in a humane manner.

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Published February 21st, 2020 at 20:50 IST

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