Does Maoist win spell end for the Gurkhas?

From: The Scotsman | Date: April 25, 2008| Author: ROSS LYDALL | Copyright information

THEY are famed for their ferocity in battle and their loyalty to Britain, which they have served for almost 200 years - in some cases laying down their lives.

But the tradition of Gurkha soldiers being an integral part of the UK armed forces is at risk from a change of government in their homeland, Nepal.

The Maoists are the largest party in the 601-seat constituent assembly after a surprise election result. Though they do not have a majority - preliminary results give them 217...

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