Excelsior Correspondent
NEW DELHI, May 5: A delegation of Nepali Community, represented by “Nepali Sanskriti Parishad” and led by its President Ashok Chaurasia, today called on Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh and sought his intervention for redressal of some of the issues facing the community.
The members of the delegation apprised Dr Jitendra Singh that in NCR Delhi itself, there was about 35 lakh pollution of Nepali community, whereas in whole of India, the population was over 2.25 crore, out of which around one crore were non-residents working in India. This, they said, is a huge number, considering the fact that the total population of Nepal is just about 3.5 crore which also includes several of the non-Nepali residents.
The Nepali community according to Chaurasia, was going through a face of identity crisis and strongly aspired to be recognised as Indian Nepalis because they have always been loyal nationalists and patriotic Indians. Not only this, he said, the Nepali community in India has always enthusiastically participated in mainstream activities and even wholeheartedly voted for nationalist political parties in the elections held from time to time, including the most recent election held in Delhi to elect the Municipal Corporations. The members of delegation also submitted documents to the Minister relating to the broadcast of All India Radio news bulletin in Nepali language.
Dr Jitendra Singh gave a patient hearing to the members of delegation and said that the nation is proud of the contribution made by the community in the social and cultural life of India. Describing it as a highly patriotic and brave community, he said, the members of the community have made a very valuable contribution in Indian Army and Paramilitary forces, and have served the nation in most difficult times. The stories of their bravery, valour and patriotism are an example for others he added.
Dr Jitendra Singh assured Chaurasia and others that he will take up the issues raised by them with the concerned departments.
He said, he has also received a request to set up an educational institution by Nepali community in Sikkim with the funding from the Ministry of DoNER (Northeast). He said, he will get the request/ proposal evaluated.
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