KATHMANDU, Sept 26: A meeting of the Constitutional-Political Dialogue and Consensus Committee (CPDCC) has agreed to provide special citizenship to the non-resident Nepalis (NRNs) and ex-British Gurkhas on Friday.
A CPDCC meeting held in Singha Durbar today has struck a deal to codify the provision in the new constitution to provide NRNs and ex British Gurkhas special citizenship that will ensure all rights except political rights.
With the decision, there will be four kinds of provisions enshrined in the Nepal’s constitution to provide citizenship to the people.
As per provisions laid down in the Interim Constitution of Nepal, 2007, people would be provided citizenship on the basis of descent, birth, naturalization and honor.
Non Resident Nepali Association (NRNA), umbrella organization of Nepali people residing abroad as well as British Gurkhas living in the UK have been demanding for dual citizenship.