Amnesty International declares Tek Nath Rizal as 'prisoner of conscience'. 1989 Tek Nath Rizal, Sushil Pokhrel and Jogen Gazmere extradited from Nepal, on 17 November. Its demands include granting of 'fundamental freedoms' and change in the 'system of government'. 1989 Royal Government introduces Driglam Namzhag. Students' Union of Bhutan formed on 23 March.
Dissident activity increases.
Census taken to flush out illegal migrants. Sixth Five Year Plan introduced. Two of the chief objectives of the Plan were 'preservation and promotion of national identity and promotion of national self-reliance. A new Bhutan Citizenship Act enacted. 1980 National Council for Social and Cultural Promotion set up to strengthen national integration.