Gurkhas, also known as the best infantry troops in the world, have been part of the British Army since the Anglo war 1814-16. Every year almost 9 thousand young men apply
British Army's former Lieutenant Kul Bahadur Budhathoki has provided Rs 400 thousand to the Jawalakhel Youth Club, the country's A Division League football club.
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.
The United Kingdom’s main opposition, Labour Party, has expressed its solidarity for the struggle waged by ex-Gurkha veterans who resorted to staging hunger strike nearby Prime Minister’s residence since last Saturday to have their demands addressed.
