Episode 1 Aum Lyonchen

The first episode begins with a TV recount of the surprise and narrow election victory of the Druk Chithuen Tshogpa, a Bhutanese political led by a woman, who therefore becomes Bhutan’s first woman Prime Minister. This episode introduces the differences in the character and ideology between the Lyonchhen and the Opposition Leader. The episode also centers around the Lyonchhen’s family members, especially her husband, and the kind of support system that they provide her. 


Episode -1- La, Aum Lyonchhen

The episode begins with member of Lyonchen’s party unhappy with decisions of appointment vs his own aspirations. This episode delves into the dynamics within the party- post campaign and post elections.  Lyonchen works to find a balance between national interest and party interest, and yet has to a stand for something she believes in.  The episode ends with Lyonchen standing up for national interest.


Episode -2- Party Workers

Through conversation among Lyonchhen’s family members, especially with Lyonchhen’s daughter, this episode visits and questions some of the religious and cultural beliefs and norms that disadvantage women over men and perpetrate the myth that men are superior to women. In the final scene, one of Lyonchhen’s cabinet members show reservations about selecting a candidate for an open Dzongdag post based on gender. 

Episode -3-Religious and Cultural Beliefs

The episode begins with a News update on a remote community school collapsing due to use of sub standard materials, which resulted in the deaths of some young students, and the Opposition Leader blaming the government of corruption and malpractices. The episode focuses around how Lyonchen handles this present case, and how she plans to fight against it.

Episode -4-Corruption Woes

In this episode, Lyonchhen’s government tries to study and find solutions for the multi-faceted causes of youth-related issues such as drug and alcohol abuse and violence, in consultation with various stakeholders in both the government and private sector. The Opposition Leader views current youth problems as being minor and an inevitable part of development; he is concerned with the large allocation of manpower and time as well as the negative publicity that the country may receive as a result; he indicates he may not be able to support the initiative if any policy recommendations need parliamentary endorsements.

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