Consultation on NRN-Canada’s Position on Dual Citizenship

Written by Naba Raj Gurung

7 February 2010

Dear members of the Nepali communities in Canada,

Since its inception, Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) has been raising the issue of dual citizenship with the Government of Nepal (GoN) and NRNA has made a number of strategic adjustments along the way to secure NRN rights. A few weeks ago, GoN released a process by which NRNs could obtain NRN cards through Nepalese diplomatic missions.  Along with the release of this news, the subject of dual citizenship has becomes a hot topic of discussion and debate in almost every interaction program that the Nepali Diaspora holds with the political leaders and government officials of Nepal.

The Government of Nepal has not decided for issuing dual citizenship. We are aware that NRNs are watching this development carefully and various views have emerged. At the same time there also have been progresses in terms of ongoing parliamentary committee discussions, making of some regulations and bills, and some steps towards reorganization of NRN rights.  Please kindly read for yourself what has been concretely achieved to this date from the website of Ministry of Foreign Affairs at http://www.mofa.gov.np/nrn.php and read it critically. With this understanding you could help us formulate a collective position by sending your suggestions to NRN-Canada NCC.

A team of NRN-Canada NCC members coordinated by Mr. Manik Duggar has been formed to work on a draft position paper, which will be shared with you as soon as it is ready. We request you to send your comments and suggestions now and also after the release of the draft so that all opinions could be known and the position paper could be finalized with maximum inputs. Our position paper will then be presented to the NRNA-ICC for necessary actions.
 
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We anticipate your maximum cooperation and due diligence.

Sincerely,

Naba Raj Gurung
President