Retired British Gurkha soldiers protesting for equal facilities

Retired British Gurkha soldiers are organising protest march towards British parliament demanding equal pay and perks to all ex-British Gurkhas.

A press release issued by the British-Gurkha Army Ex-Servicemen's Organisation (GAESO) said the protest is part of a spectacular week of activities in London by the Gurkhas who are asking for justice and equal treatment for all Gurkhas.

Over 5,000 Gurkha veterans led by Victoria Cross holder Capt Ram Bahadur Limbu will participate in the protest programme.

They are organising protest programme as the recent government announcements giving citizenship rights and fairer pensions only apply to currently serving Gurkha soldiers and those who retired after 1997.

Retired Gurkha soldiers have been demanding equal treatment with their UK counterparts, the right to live in the UK and for emergency payments to be paid to the poorest and most vulnerable veterans.

“Dozens of MPs and members of the House of Lords are expected to come out of the Houses of Parliament at the time of the gathering as a sign of their support for the Gurkhas,” the statement added. nepalnews.com pb Mar 28 07

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