His Majesty the King conferred Dakyen to the new Secretary General of the National Assembly at Tashichhodzong in the capital, today.
Kinzang Wangdi, the former Sarpang Dzongdag, has been appointed as the Secretary General of the National Assembly.
Kinzang Wangdi was granted a patang and white kabney without fringe, as ex-officio symbols of office.
According to the Article 2 section 19 (n) of the Constitution of the Kingdom of Bhutan, the Druk Gyalpo shall, by warrant under His hand and seal, appoint the Secretary General of the respective Houses on the recommendation of the Royal Civil Service Commission.
