गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Special ∕ Ex-Gurkha servicemen submit memo to UK PM Johnson Special Ex-Gurkha servicemen submit memo to UK PM Johnson KathmanduPati May 05, 2021 File Photo KATHMANDU – British Gurkha Satyagraha has submitted a memorandum to Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Boris Johnson on Tuesday reminding the UK government to address their demands. The memorandum has asked for the formation of a talk committee between the Government of Nepal and UK, fixing a venue for a dialogue and initiating talks to address their demands the ex-Gurkha servicemen has been putting forth for long including parity in the pension and other perks and facilities with their British counterparts. It has been three years since a joint technical report involving representatives from the Government of the UK and Nepal and Gurkha organisations, but their demands have yet to be addressed, said the Campaign coordinator Krishna Kumar Rai. The ex-Gurkha servicemen have warned of launching a hunger strike from July 1 if their demands are not met. “We have been waiting for three years for our demands addressed. In between, many ex-Gurkha servicemen have died. We are also ready to die. Now we cannot wait longer. Many ex-Gurkha servicemen want to return to Nepal when they get equal rights,” the Campaign director Gyan Raj Rai. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Discussion on BRI project implementation model underway: Foreign Affairs Minister Nepal PM wins floor test, unveils government strategy plan Attorney General Badal takes oath of office Kathmandu metropolis calls citizens for contacting 1180 in suspected case… Indian ambassador calls on DPM Singh Perception of Russian Aggression in South Asia: Crisis strikes Nepal Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident5 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities6 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki We need to be serious about the international scenario post-Covid: Dr. Nischal N. Pandey Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around