Kathmandu, Mar. 6: His Majesty’s Government is angered by the fictitious and malicious publicity purported to accuse the government of raising obstacle to adequate increase in the pension amount of ex-British Gurkhas and thereby dampen the cordial relationhip and understanding between Nepal and the British Gurkha.

The baseless and misleading publicity on the increment made by the Biritish Government in the pension amount for ex-British Gurkhas in December 1999 has drawn the Foreign Ministry’s attention, the Ministry of Foreign   Affairs said in a press release, alerting all against such baseless propaganda and asking all to cooperate with the government in its continued efforts for the promotion of the rights and well-being of  British Gurkhas.

His Majesty’s Government is ever committed to promoting the rights and well-being of British Gurkhas, the Ministry said, adding as a result of the government’s continued effort, the Biritsh Government has already effected an increment in such a manner as to provide equal salary and perks to incumbent armymen bearing in mind the historical cordial relations existing between Nepal and Britain, and the important contribution of British Gurkhas to Britain.

Likewise, it was as a result of His Majesty’s Government’s continued efforts that the British Government in 1999 effected judicious increment in the pension of ex-British Gurkhas in recognition of their service and sacrifice and their economic condition, the Ministry said.