British Gurkha veterans issue ultimatum to Nepal government over long-standing grievances
Summary
British Gurkha veterans have given the Nepal government until December 31, 2026 to address long-standing demands over pay, pensions, recognition and treatment. If no progress is made, they say they will resume peaceful protests and hunger strikes in Nepal and the UK.
Key Points
- The British Gurkha Satyagraha United Struggle Committee has warned it will restart protests if its grievances are not resolved by December 31, 2026.
- The veterans are seeking pension parity, equal treatment, and implementation of provisions they say stem from the 1947 Tripartite Agreement.
- Several rounds of talks in London have failed to produce a settlement despite years of bilateral discussions between Nepal and the UK.
- The committee says many aging veterans have died while waiting for the dispute to be resolved.
