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2006-06-28 India-Pakistan

Maoists want end to recruitment of Gurkhas to UK and Indian armed forces

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Posted by john 2006-06-28 16:07|| || Front Page|| [6 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 Of course they do. The Gurkhas can kick their ass.

Posted by DarthVader 2006-06-28 16:14|| 2006-06-28 16:14|| Front Page Top

#2 The motto of the Gurkha soldiers of Nepal:

"Khathar hunnu bhanda marhu ramro"

"It is better to die than live a coward".

Posted by Besoeker 2006-06-28 16:45|| 2006-06-28 16:45|| Front Page Top

#3 Their battle cry: Ayo Gurkhali!
(The Gurhas have come!)

Gurkhas served as part of the British Indian Army and there were 10 Regiments, but following Indian Independence four Regiments were transferred to the British Army, the remainder stayed with Indian Army.

It was at this time in 1947 that the British, Indian and Nepalese Government signed a Tripartite Agreement with intention of regulating the pay and conditions for Gurkhas serving in all three Armies. The agreement is still in existence today

Posted by john 2006-06-28 16:49|| 2006-06-28 16:49|| Front Page Top

#4 Joke told to the Argies during the Falkand's War.
How do you know if you've been visited by Gurkhas in the middle of the night?
If you wake up, they haven't paid you a visit.

Posted by bruce 2006-06-28 18:00|| 2006-06-28 18:00|| Front Page Top

#5 In other news:

JURY OF CATS SENTENCE DOG TO DEATH

Posted by Zenster 2006-06-28 20:11|| 2006-06-28 20:11|| Front Page Top

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