गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ UML urges govt to be serious towards Ex- British Gurkhas’ demand for equal pension right Politics UML urges govt to be serious towards Ex- British Gurkhas’ demand for equal pension right KathmanduPati August 15, 2021 File photo KATHMANDU – The CPN (UML) has demanded the government that it immediately took a diplomatic step to address the issues of Ex-British Gurkhas who have been demanding pension rights equal to their British counterparts. In a press statement today, party Spokesperson Pradeep Kumar Gyawali said the voices of Ex-British Gurkhas for equal pension rights is valid and the erstwhile government had repeatedly urged the British governments to address the concerns of the retired Gurkha soldiers. The Ex-Gurkhas had the history of bravery, sufferings and sacrifices in the British Army, the party reminded. The party has drawn the government’s attention towards taking diplomatic efforts to address the issues bearing in mind the over two hundred-year-old historic relations between the two countries based on the principles of equality. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Minister informs HoR, Rs 88.33 billion budget allocated for Intensive… Education, sports sector in government’s top priority: Education Minister Pokharel UML Unveils ‘Mission Awakening’ to Mobilize Cadres for Local and… MPS draw government’s attention on various issues Innovation Ministry gets down to business after getting leadership Nepal reassures India over border remarks but domestic political fallout… Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepal “a Buffer State”: Rethinking foreign policy in relative terms2 Balen’s Silence Has Invited Curiosity, Confusion, and Concerns3 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested4 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane5 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished6 Court Orders Release of UML Rekha Sharma7 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment8 TRENDING Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Public Relations for a Soldier Now more than ever, support the IT sector The envisioned Defense University and its rationale Kulman Ghising’s reappointment issue stirs conflict between Prime Minister Oli, Energy Minister Pun The origins of MCC and its future in Nepal Historic conservation of Mahendra and Mao on the day of Nepal-China Boundary Treaty
