Laptops banned in National Assembly (Politics)

Thimphu, July 01: The National Assembly restricted all its members from using laptop computers during the house session for fear they might spend their time playing computer games.

The decision came soon after some member demanded the use of laptops instead of bundles of papers while coming to the session.

The provision has been made in the new rules set for the House without any elaborate discussion at the assembly about its pros and cons.

Speaker Nima Tshering said the restriction was made fearing that playing games and viewing pictures might distract member from discussion sessions.

Additionally, house rules ban members from using electronic gadgets, eating and smoking.

Provision was made after it was revealed that lawmakers mostly use the laptops for checking up on their Facebook accounts and posting funny pictures on their blogs. Bhutan News Service