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| Kathmandu, Monday March 03, 2003 Falgun 19, 2059. |
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Generous
pensions
With regard to Yam
Bahadur Gurung’s letter (Sheer discrimination, February 25, 2003, TKP), I would like
to ask just one question on behalf of myself and I am sure many others who may also second
me.
Why is it that so many
young Nepali men desperately wish to join the British Gurkhas if it is practising racial
and other forms of discrimination? I am sure the successful recruits are well aware of the
terms and conditions of service and know how lucky they and their families are, especially
regarding the fact that they will get a pension at the end of their service. There are not
many occupations in Nepal where you receive a pension, or such a generous one!
I have a high regard
for the British Gurkhas, as do most British people, and they are renowned throughout the
world. I hope the British Gurkha regiments continue as they are a credit to Nepal where
the majority of people show great strength and fight to survive on a daily basis.
J Winstanley
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