NA no to recruitment of politically indoctrinated

Nepali Army (NA) has said it will open its doors for recruitment of people based on worldwide standard. It has said no to the recruitment of politically active people.

"All over the world, there are certain standards for recruitment in army, which includes physical, mental and educational qualifications," said Brigadier General Ramindra Chhetri, spokesperson of the NA.

His comments have come amid pressures to integrate Maoist combatants into NA and recent agreement with the Madhesis regarding collective recruitment.

"Nowhere it is mentioned that Maoist combatants will be integrated into NA. Politically active persons cannot be recruited into army. Likewise, there cannot be collective recruitment based on some ethnic group or community," he said.

He, however, added that any Nepali citizen fulfilling globally-recognised standards can be recruited into NA. nepalnews.com sd Mar 08 08

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