Recruitment of Gorkhas from Nepal to Indian Army on Pause, Pending Discussions
The recruitment of Gorkhas from Nepal to the Indian Army through the Agnipath scheme has been temporarily halted, but the matter remains open for further deliberations, according to Nepal’s Ambassador to India, Shankar Prasad Sharma.
Speaking at a press conference held at the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of South Asia in New Delhi, Ambassador Sharma revealed that there are currently no active discussions between the two governments regarding this issue. He emphasized that the topic has not been dismissed, as India has developed a mechanism under the Agnipath scheme and intends to recruit from Nepal using this system. However, Nepal prefers to adopt the older recruitment process. Ambassador Sharma remarked, It has not been closed but I have not seen any serious discussion going on between the two countries. So, I would say that it is in the pause stage. He further mentioned that the Nepalese government has not yet made a decision on the matter.
Acrimonious debates have arisen in Nepal regarding whether they should continue sending people to the Indian Army. Ambassador Sharma noted that there has been a decline in such discussions within civil society recently.
The Agnipath scheme, launched by the Indian government in June last year, aims to enlist youth between the ages of 17 and a half and 21 for a four-year tenure. Furthermore, 25% of these individuals would be subsequently recruited for regular service.
As we await further developments, it is crucial to present a balanced perspective on this issue, showcasing different opinions and viewpoints. It remains to be seen how the recruitment of Gorkhas from Nepal to the Indian Army will progress, and whether the discussions between the two nations will yield a mutually agreeable resolution.
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