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The UK chapter of the Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has called upon the Nepali leaders and members of the Constituent Assembly to make provision for dual citizenship for all the Non-resident Nepalese around the world in the new constitution.

In a memorandum sent to chairman of the CA, Subash Nemwang, Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, chairman of the Constitution Committee of the CA, Nilamber Acharya, and chairperson of the Fundamental Rights and Directives Committee of the CA, Binda Pandey, NRN UK has insisted that in order to continue links between NRNs and their motherland, the provision of the dual citizenship is a must.

President of NRN UK, Surya Gurung, handing over a memorandum to acting ambassador Jhabindra P Aryal at the Nepali embassy in London on Wednesday.(Photo courtesy: NRN UK)

“The provision of ID card to NRNs alone has angered and hurt us. In fact, introducing the provision of dual citizenship by amending the Nepal Citizenship Act will help Nepal in multiple ways,” the memo said. The NRN UK further said in view of long-standing tradition of Gurkha soldiers serving in the British Army, introduction of dual citizenship to NRNs including all ex-Gurkha soldiers had become imperative.

The NRN UK has also demanded that Nepal government annul the provision of losing citizenship by NRNs if they acquire citizenship of a foreign country and that citizenship should be given to children of Nepali women who have married with foreign citizens.

A delegation of NRN UK led by president Surya Gurung handed over the memorandum to Charge d’affaires at the Nepali embassy, Jhabindra P Aryal, amid a function organised at the Nepali embassy in London on Dec. 16. Mr Aryal said he will send the memorandum to Nepal government through diplomatic channel.

The NRN UK has also decided to send a high-level delegation to Kathmandu on January 11 to lobby with Nepali political leaders and members of the CA for the provision of dual citizenship to all the NRNs in the new constitution, among others, the organisation said. nepalnews.com

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<< Begin < Prev 1 2 Next > End >> << Begin < Prev 1 2 Next > End >> John  - Property...   |202.70.82.xxx |2009-12-22 14:20:55 This is in reference to Ram bhai (who ever it is)... narrow minded so called Nepalese including politicians who have taken politics as their profession have the same mentality as Ram bhai. These are the people who enjoy in others property... and I suppose Maoist are trying to irradicate these people from Nepal once and for all... No one has right to talk about others property or personal belongings. Jai Gurkha Johny Johnny  - Duel Nationality...   |202.70.82.xxx |2009-12-21 16:50:13 Forget about the political situation, forget about your UK, USA, Aus etc branch... there are more then half the population of Nepal residing in the East, West and Southern border of Nepal of Nepalese origin... And, these rullers are scared if all come into Nepal... so they will not agree diplomaticly at any cost... you must think about another option, perhaps more aggressive way...!!! Wish you all the best. Johny Gurkha Yam Chand  - Dual Citizenship   |96.51.148.xxx |2009-12-21 10:00:26 I do not think this is a right time to demand anything from GON, as the country fighting for survival. Nobody even knows how long the country will last. Time when everyone should have been united against Maoist to save the country from ruining, our politicians collaborated with them to finish the Nation. I do not blame Maoists for whatever they are doing now, because they were at least fighting the state for whatever reason, but other politicians joined hand with Maoists just to enjoy power for a short time. Yes, Janjatis can ask anything from their newly acquired states. ram bhai   |119.152.56.xxx |2009-12-20 21:43:11 It is laughing matter. If u guys will have duel citizenship then all properties in Nepal will be taken away by nepalese. regards Preksha Parajuli  - Dual Citizenship   |80.4.7.xxx |2009-12-20 20:50:16 Nepal and Nepalis will benefit and NRNs will also benefit if dual citizenship is granted. Both are in a win-win situation here - money invested by NRNs will create jobs and money will flow into the country. It's only the politicians who want to stop this because everytime a Nepali tries to do good or has a good business venture, politicians and their goondas begin to argue who and how to get the most "ghush". manohar  - "yes" for the dual citizenship   |71.163.221.xxx |2009-12-20 17:58:03 nepalese goverment should amend the consution and give a dual citizenships to all nepalese "now".it will be beneficial to the country. NRN Canada  - This is a great idea   |70.73.137.xxx |2009-12-20 17:34:35 I agree with NRN of UK. It will be better for the country's future as well as for our children's future A. Shrestha  - In reply of FAKE NEPALI's comments...   |202.79.40.xxx |2009-12-20 17:14:33 Dear Mr Fake Nepali, I remember an old saying, ''Monkey le aafno ghar pani banaudaina ra arkako pani bhatkaunchha'' and I am afraid your comments exactly mirror this saying. I am convinced that you are a fake Nepali. Otherwise a true Nepali would have welcomed such a noble idea. By hindsight, it seems to me that you might have once tried to emigrate to the United Kingdom but might have been unfortunate or unsuccessful. Therefore, the result (influenced by being unsuccessful) is your biased and short sighted comments! In relation to your mention about Visit Nepal 2011 (I couldn’t find the video clip you mentioned on YouTube; why don’t you post the link!?), I am mindful that the event could have been better organised and that is something to take on board for the next year. By all means you could have made constructive comments, as opposed to destructive!!! Please learn to accept and appreciate other p... k  - first invest the citizenship   |110.49.69.xxx |2009-12-20 17:13:02 Dual citizenship should only be given with minimum investment of 0ne million nepali currency anywhere in nepal. if you think you are good for country then go ahead and make some contribution. Pukar limbu   |116.197.167.xxx |2009-12-20 14:25:34 Dual citizen should be given with some little restriction for example like US Canada and other countries.

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