Chitwan, Aug 6 : Fifty-one Ex-Indian Gurkha Army of Chitwan district have been honoured with 'Senior Warrior Award'.
At a programme jointly organised by
Consulate General of India in Birgunj, and Ex-Servicemen Welfare Club on
Saturday, 41 Ex-Indian Gurkha Army above 80 years were honoured.
On the occasion, former General Dr
Prem Singh Bansyat said both Nepal and India should respect the contribution of
Ex-Indian Gurkha Army.
The Ex-Indian Gurkha Army had
played the role of bridge to maintain the friendly relations between the two
countries.
Similarly, Consul General of
Consulate General of India in Birgunj, Nitesh Kumar, mentioned that the Indian
government would honour Ex-Indian Gurkha Army continuously.
He said the Consulate General of
India in Birgunj, organised such programme for the first time and it would be
continued.
The honoured Ex-Indian Gurkha Army
expressed happiness for honouring them appreciating their contribution. (RSS)