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MP Purna Bahadur Limbu Demands Constitutional Amendment for Gurkha Soldiers' Citizenship

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Member of Parliament Purna Bahadur Limbu has called for a constitutional amendment to guarantee Nepali citizenship for British Gurkha soldiers and their descendants. Speaking in the House of Representatives, Limbu urged the government to add provisions to Article 14 of the constitution to ensure citizenship by descent for Gurkha soldiers and their children, emphasizing their natural rights. He also advocated for diplomatic efforts to address the issues of ex-servicemen, including equal pensions and service facilities, by engaging in dialogue with the British government.

• MP Limbu stated that British Gurkha soldiers and their descendants have been campaigning for Nepali citizenship continuity for two decades.
• He highlighted the government's ongoing constitutional amendment process as an opportunity to include these provisions.
• Limbu also stressed the need for the government to be more active in diplomatic talks with the British government regarding ex-servicemen's concerns.
• The demand comes in the context of the government preparing to move forward with constitutional amendments.