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The history of individual or collective migration of man is closely related to his development. Before state walls were erected and citizenship papers came into use, people moved freely. When the state needed a group for its own security, then the regulation and recording of settlements began.
Pushed by challenge or pulled by opportunity, the displaced generation strives to maintain ties with their original homelands. That is why those who left at some point in time have been taking initiatives individually and collectively to keep the relationship with the motherland alive. Non-Resident Nepali Association (NRNA) is one such effort. But a single institution founded on one definition cannot cover all aspects of the centuries-old and multifaceted migration. That is why new questions keep arising. An example of this is the case of citizens of Nepali origin who do not fit the definition of non-resident Nepalese. Attempts are being made to maintain relations with Nepal by giving some form of identity card to foreign nationals belonging to this category. It is positive.
The definition of non-resident Nepalis itself is broad. Since they have gone abroad for education and employment, they have been covered by this definition even when they have taken citizenship of countries other than SAARC member countries. There is also a large number of people of Nepalese origin who have gone abroad and have been living there for generations. There are many people who reached different countries and became citizens of those countries even before their parents. Many of them have been outside Nepal since the seventh generation. Especially in countries like Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Fiji, Singapore, there are many citizens of that class. They identify themselves as citizens of Nepali origin, expressing affinity with Nepal as the country of their ancestors. But they are not recognized by the law on non-resident Nepalis. They do not have a formal sign to join Nepal. In such a background, it is natural and natural for them to want to renew their signature with Nepal. All aspects related to it should be positive.
It is estimated that there are around 5/6 lakh such citizens in four-five countries. However, they have no certificate to show that they are of Nepali origin, only Nepali language, behavior and culture. This relationship is much stronger than the text of the paper. Those citizens have reached the country, Nepali diversity has also reached with them. which they have preserved from generation to generation. Even though geographical and political relations with Nepal are broken, cultural relations remain. They want to strengthen the thread of that relationship. For that, they are looking for some kind of identity card to show their relationship with Nepal. It should be a policy to treat them not as ordinary foreigners, but as relatives who have arrived in the ancestral land.
Identity card strengthens their social, cultural and economic ties with Nepal. In addition to that, Nepal can also benefit from the skills learned abroad from generation to generation, their economic status. They can be called upon in case of any kind of crisis in Nepal. If their desire to connect with Nepal is not encouraged, they may feel that they are not of Nepali origin. Which can be attributed to language, art and culture that spread spontaneously in different countries. On the other hand, not everyone wants an ID. Those who want, they can be given identity card through easy method by amending Act 2064 on non-resident Nepalis.
The state of Nepal is also positive in this regard. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has publicly stated that there is no need to be shy about such a demand. Law Minister Ajay Kumar Chaurasia has also said that work is being done on the legal provisions required to issue identity cards. For that, the Non-Resident Nepalese Act, 2064 is being amended. Now this matter should not be delayed. There is no reason for this matter to be entangled in the situation where both the requesting party and the Government of Nepal have been positive. There will be no inconvenience to both the parties while giving the identity card. Instead it will be beneficial.
