KATHMANDU: Former British Gurkhas have demanded that the government organise talks with the United Kingdom government to solve their problems.

According to them, they have been facing problems of inequality and discrimination from the UK government.

Meeting Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal at his official residence in the Capital on Saturday, former members of the British Army drew attention of PM Dahal to carry out negotiations with the UK government and solve their problems.

“Nepalis are getting less salary than other British army personnel, though being at the equal level. There are many instances of discrimination and inequalities,” said Krishna Bahadur Rai, a former Gurkha.

He added that even a report on the status of former Gurkhas of the House of Commons, the lower house of British Parliament, has not been implemented.

“In such condition, the Nepal government itself should take initiatives to secure rights of Gurkhas recruited through the trilateral talks between the Nepal government, the UK government and the Gurkha Army” he further added.

The delegation said that they had carried out talks with the UK government, but to no avail.

During the meeting, PM Dahal assured the delegation to take initiatives from his side.