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India's distrust begins against its best friend Bhutan at times of the 3rd general election

In Bhutan, India invests to further its strategic interest. It will do well to invest in some trust. Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Bhutan's king Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and former king Jigme Singye Wangchuck in 2014 | AFP If its reactions to Bhutan's election at present is any indication, the Indian establishment does not seem to trust its best friend in the region. By: Gopilal Acarya, 13 Oct '18, Thimphu Many observers in India were surprised by the result of the primary round of Bhutan’s third National Assembly  election  last month: the ruling People’s Democratic Party failed to make it to this month’s run-off.  It appears three sections of the Indian establishment – media, military and South Block’s Bhutan watchers – have been paying close attention to the election. While the media continues to spread unfounded panic about the imminent regime change, the military, going by a number of retired army generals’ remarks, seems worried and testy.