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    1. Have a good knowledge of the culture, customs, traditions and history of Bhutan;
    2. Have no record of having spoken or acted against the Tsawa-sum;
    3. Renounce the citizenship, if any, of a foreign State on being conferred Bhutanese citizenship; and
    4. Take a solemn Oath of Allegiance to the Constitution as may be prescribed.
  1. The grant of citizenship by naturalization shall take effect by a Royal Kasho of the Druk Gyalpo.
  2. If any citizen of Bhutan acquires the citizenship of a foreign State, his or her citizenship of Bhutan shall be terminated.
  3. Subject to the provisions of this Article and the Citizenship Acts, Parliament shall, by law, regulate all other matters relating to citizenship.

Article 7
Fundamental Rights

  1. All persons shall have the right to life, liberty and security of person and shall not be deprived of such rights except in accordance with the due process of law.
  2. A Bhutanese citizen shall have the right to freedom of speech, opinion and expression.
  3. A Bhutanese citizen shall have the right to information.
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