New Delhi, Jan. 20 -- In an age when political discourse permeates nearly every aspect of daily life, genuine political leadership has become one of the scarcest resources across much of the world. Yet a stubborn myth persists-that the mere assumption of power automatically bestows the right, wisdom, or capacity to lead. This fallacy continues to shape our nation, often at the expense of substance, service, and vision.

In Enlightened Leadership, chronicling Bhutan's inspiring transition from monarchy to democracy, the country's current Prime Minister, Tshering Tobgay, recalls a defining moment from the 2008 coronation address of the fifth and present King of Bhutan, His Majesty Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck. Laying down the ethical foun...