I believe World leader The Rt Hon. Prime Minister David Cameron, Foreign Secretary Philip Hammond, SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon should show solidarity and help in every possible way. The recent relief provided by different aid organisations is substantial but not far enough to sustain longer in one of the poorest nation, which has came across, 10 years of Maoist and government insurgency. One of the most corrupt nation in the world will soon become a story same as Haiti, where Billions of dollars corruption has led to live millions of people still under tents today. I hope no Leaders will want to hear repeat of such miserable story. Sustainable support will be much appreciated which at this point can help directly through remittance.
The scale of remittance in Nepal is 25 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), which is the highest among the South Asian countries, according to the latest ‘Migration and Development Brief’ published by the World Bank a few years ago. A country, which depends 25% on foreign remittance, 9.8 % of GDP on tourism revenue, has been devastated by many after shocks and doubt in future for the source of income through a small donations and aids. Though it might provide a huge relief at this time but we doubt for long term. Administrative costs makes very difficult to deliver the raised funds to the victims. Considering this, At this point many young working class Nepalese around the globe are either workers or Nepalese Students on different visa schemes. As by law, all the tier routes have specific years they can spend in this country. If the government agrees, to allow Nepalese Students and Nepalese workers to provide a minimum of 2 years of temporary permit to stay then the poorest country in the world can wake up again with a hope for future. Also, we urge governments of Britain not to send any 60 days notice or deportation order to Nepalese students. When we say this, our intention is never to demand a permanent residency rather a beam of hope from a country where generations of our Nepalese served as British Gurkhas at the frontline of World Wars, Iraq, Afghanistan, Argentina, etc which in fact this year marks 200 years of Gurkha service to the British Crown. These remarkable soldiers have made a dignified and distinguished contribution to the British Army. In doing so, many have given their lives. Also, it becomes the responsibility of taking care of poor countries when they suffer a catastrophic disaster by a nation like Great Britain.
The condition back home is really miserable where many students’ parents have almost lost everything. Aids and support provided by foreign NGOS and INGOS are not sustainable as compared to the option suggested. Such permit by government can actually lead to a sustainable development. This solidarity can change the lives of millions of children’s, help to develop a nation and be back on its feet again. I urge every world leader to support this campaign and show solidarity. I also believe allowing Nepalese for just 2 years as a Temporary Extension to Stay in developed countries like Britain can help millions live under a secure shelter within couple of years.
Thus, this petition has been addressed to Honourable Prime Minister David Cameron, Home Secretary Philipp Hammond, London Mayor Boris Johnson and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon & all UK party leaders urging to show solidarity at this tragic moment. This will, indeed if applied will be an example of humanitarian support creating a wave of encouragement to rest of the world to be followed
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Ganesh Khadka
