His Majesty The King granted citizenship kidu to 287 individuals yesterday.
The recipients took Oath of Allegiance to the Tsawa Sum as Bhutanese citizens at the Tashichhodzong in Thimphu.
As with all previous receipents, His Majesty granted audience to the beneficiaries and reminded them of their overarching duties to the nation as Bhutanese citizens.
Individuals seeking citizenship kidu submit their appeal to His Majesty through the Office of Gyalpoi Zimpon, which receives applications through Dzongkhag Kidu Officers in all the 20 Dzongkhags.
Granting citizenship kidu and resolving census issues of the people continues to be a priority for His Majesty the King.
In this ongoing process of granting kidu, His Majesty has granted citizenship to nearly 10,000 individuals till date.