Gurkha Recruits Take Their First Steps Into British Society • GURKHA SELECTION | Forces TV

More than 10,000 applied but only 270 were chosen to be the latest Gurkha recruits to join the British Army from Nepal this year. They’ve now started their training at Catterick Garrison and after more than 2 months, they took their first trip out of the base to experience what life is like in the UK.
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[@jariusaliffwan8001]

How gracious of him to offer chocolates to the journalist and the cameraman!

[@innocent3005]

Yes nepali are very polite and respect to every people.

[@goldengoh1]

as one behind the camera myself, I am incredibly touched! But I can attest to the hospitality of the Nepalis. I am here now for more than a month and I have been invited into many households.

[@hanoitripper1809]

He saw their fat stomachs

[@georgea7022]

Glad to see that we now give these men citizenship

[@Rayamajhi77]

The another name of loyalty is gurkha

[@mikepazzree1340]

They are so awesome. Totally squared away , polite , professional and imminently ready to chop an enemies head off , with a smile

[@TheKarmacola]

hahaha no offence but this made me chuckle!

[@bekalparai1767]

Lmao dude said ready to chop an enemies head off I’m dead😂😂😂😂😂

[@smithers4420]

@@bekalparai1767 They actually are, it's traditional for them. A Gurkha took the head of an insurgent he killed to his commander as proof in Afghan. The Kukri is their traditional knife and is still their regimental flash today.

[@ASHISHSHARMA-cg4nc]

Gorkha will save England from radical Islamist.

[@ultimategamer7859]

its culture

[@PeterJPickles]

There is literally no one in Britain that is against giving these men a full British Passport on their passing out parade. Fight for us, you are us.

[@stevebird7265]

Apart from the people that make them decisions of course?

[@nelsonfraser2800]

Exactly right! I would go further and subsidise communities for them. How about another idea, all unsupported immigrants are required to do some sort of national civic service to their new country?

[@earlwilliams73A77]

@@stevebird7265 Those that are against the (zx) will get all the benefits. Yet those who Labour & died defending the country gets nothing. It's so sad, but nothing new... Same old story.

[@stevebird7265]

@@earlwilliams73A77 Absolutely.

[@stevebird7265]

Sorry 11 1, I only understand English!

[@myopinion418]

These are the people we want in our country, good, honest hard working people, they don't have to be rich, it's their potential they've shown that's gotten them this far. Great lads.

[@petercarston3163]

Great comment, you nailed it.

[@lisajohnson2699]

I have to agree we have our soldiers getting spat on in Luton sorry to say but from Muslims. We should bring in more like these guys and our own youths could learn a lot from these guys. Mostly from village life poor but hard working and proud to call themselves part of Britain. I am proud to have them and would want to take more as UK recruitment is down.

[@Procrastinators]

@@lisajohnson2699 Any soldier that fights for the banks and global war machine voluntarily deserves to be spat on.

[@hbrkarki239]

Money is the goal.

[@mimin67]

@@Procrastinators who told you that?

[@chrisff8303]

Long live the Gurkha's. Long live Nepal.

[@jasondylansargent2195]

To right Chris 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁷󠁬󠁳󠁿👍

[@jools2323]

Welcome to the UK, gentlemen.

[@stephenbritton9297]

Had retired Gurkhas working as security on a merchant ship I worked on. At anchor - which we were a lot - the mid to 0800 watch was just me and a Gurkha. Dude liked to sneak up on me at some point during my hourly rounds. I would do everything your supposed to; vary the time, vary the route, etc, but at some point I would turn around and he'd be standing behind me grinning politely!

[@Jojohumf]

They’re the type of people we need in British society, hard working and open minded.

[@lollypopjo1]

Johnoè unlike most Brits ironically

[@lynxyt_194]

But brits will see them in public and give dirty looks

[@billibob68]

Good lads! they are behaving like true Brits, glad to have them

[@ryan7775]

they behave better than most of us to be fair

[@tams805]

*true decent Brits There are a lot of oiks among us regular lot.

[@neerajsingh2960]

They r not muslims.. that's why they r good..

[@iraq.sometimessunnisometim1981]

@@neerajsingh2960 : Exactly

[@williamwallace2278]

More of them please! Less of we all know whom!

[@QuezngEntertainment]

God bless the British Gurkha, you make us British very proud. Welcome to England and Namaste!!!

[@innocent3005]

god bless and namaste you too I hope my brothers will duty well.

[@valmiki4445]

Namaste brother and thank you

[@kethokevis634]

Behind this sweet looking face there lurks a fearless soldier... ready to maim and kill against any odds. Love and respect from nagaland.

[@djohnlamgatye5568]

Thanks bro for ur respect to Nepalese

[@harrypatrick4239]

I live in Darlington and love seeing them walking around the town looking smart and proud.

[@chadwicklufc2832]

they have so much respect for others that it's the other way round when I see them around darlo

[@mrshitslap1]

Welcome to your new home boys... It's a pleasure to have you here

[@leea8706]

Absolutely love seeing the Ghurkas walking around Richmond and Darlington, I’m so proud of everything they’ve done for this country. Nothing but respect for them.

[@Mohit-ci1ee]

But never proud of indias without whom ur country not going to start industrilization or win world wars

[@websters8665]

@@Mohit-ci1ee sadly nowadays they cause too much crime as a race to be proud of them, im sure there's good ones but too many are disgustingly violent and commit crime. Ghurkas don't. They are friendly and work harder then anyone else in the country

[@danielmorris6523]

@@Mohit-ci1ee I don't understand why you've brought the mood down with your comment. The Gurkhas deserve every bit of respect for what they do for our armed forces. The British did a lot of good for India too like railways, infrastructure, buildings and the judicial system. Are you jealous of the fact we value the Gurkhas? If you are then you don't understand the British people; we value and respect the Gurkhas because they respect our way of life and do a lot of good for our country.

[@Mohit-ci1ee]

@@danielmorris6523 but they do for only their own intersest actually our judiciary is not given by british we follow American judicial system, but british do one good thing that they unite but at last due to geopolitical intersest they divide india and create a terrorist state Pakistan that can annoy india 🇮🇳 and not properly demarcate indo china 🇨🇳 boundary due to which are on the verge of nuclear war,Indians do everything for british from taking bullet on their chest and to giving their whole resources and power to British but at last Britain backstabbing in 1965,1971 wars and now u want us to support ukraine, although u not support us in 1962 war, indian support u in all world War even my great grandfather win Queen's medal for his bravery, he join british forces due to at that time Gandhi suggested that indian should join british in world War and his brother was martyer for brtish at last india 🇮🇳 can get good knowledge that West ppl r only businessman not true friends, Gurkha have money problem I think otherwise no one can surve for backstabbers like u

[@ihatetom7946]

Gurkhas- bravest of the brave and on top of that generous of the generous 😊😄

[@sunilnep]

Hi guys im from Nepal and im very happy to read all beautiful comments . 🙏

[@innocent3005]

I feel proud also

[@anonomous8719]

Thank you for your continuous service. We welcome any Gurkha brothers to our country 🇳🇵 🇬🇧

[@jackvisser]

We Salute you and Are extremely Proud of you!

[@henryvagincourt]

This country is very lucky to have such friends, about time we started treated them so, wear a British uniform = hold a British passport.

[@markettechniques]

Englishman here smiling ear to ear watching this. We are very proud of the gurkhas in the uk

[@TechsterYT]

These men are incredible people. I would love to have the opportunity to work along side them.

[@lukeholyland8302]

The amount of gratitude is lovely and refreshing. As a British native, seeing how happy the Gurkhas are, to earn their citizenship here, and fight for this country, I think I will be more grateful for being dealt the hand I have been dealt.

[@SPmis]

Gurkhas are respected soldiers in Indian army too. A full regiment of Gurkha soldiers. They are really brave, trustworthy and true gentlemen. It's really sad to know that Britain doesn't give them full citizenship even if they are ready to die for British. Britain will not find better immigrants than these lion hearts. Respect from India 🙏🙏

[@annoyingarchie7344]

They have been able to get it since 2004 ? Tony Blair changed the law

[@MrLive2love]

These guys are the real organic soldiers.They are friendly and smiley at peace times but they will the lions in the battle field. Respect !!!

[@innocent3005]

Thank you so much for supporting us

[@authenticmax6350]

Generous Gurkha... shared chocolates with them.

[@rupeshshrestha4168]

Yes .that's our culture to share even though a piece ..proud to be gurkha..

[@apathyintheuk265]

That wasn't the end of it - Off camera he invited them both back to the NAAFI disco.

[@HmYeti3704]

@@mammamiapizzeria4911 let me tell you about the word Gurkha. Gorkha is actually a place in Nepal where a king started conquering from a city to bigger Nepal. He conquered many small states and name Nepal. At that time people in Nepal are named as Gorkhali British named gurkhas to gorkhali. This word describes People in Nepal is Gorkhali/gurkhas. I am not interested in how British and others says. Nepalese government is about to cancel treaty and stop sending gurkhas.

[@garyr1639]

What thoroughly bloody nice blokes!

[@user-mq5ed4lg8c]

Our nation is proud of them who are serving for British Army .jay Nepal.

[@HDsharp]

Why? Shouldn't you classed them as traitors? They're fighting for a country that's anti Asian, the British supports US foreign policy thats containing the progress of an Asian super power.

[@silvertain1978]

spent a lot of time in my army days with these lads . Great guys never came across a bad one

[@sauravpratapchhetri488]

My best friend joined last year. I talked with him a few weeks ago and he really seems very happy.

[@palomasik]

This is so great. What a generous, grateful people

[@innocent3005]

Thank you so much pavol for loving us

[@Sumi_S]

We need more of these guys as normal guys in the uk aswell as military

[@thartiustheslayerofthots7088]

This is so wholesome, these guys are absolute killers in the battle field but some of the nicest and politest guys you’ll ever meet. There’s a Gurkha ran restaurant near my house and they are a pillar of the community always doing charity work and the food is 10/10

[@Andrew-is7rs]

What a superb upload. Wonderful lads. Welcome to Britain. We The British love the Gurkhas. Well done forces news once again. Such a shame these videos are not on mainstream channels. Keep up the good work. 👍🇬🇧

[@innocent3005]

Thank you for supporting and love us thanks all british people

[@alexcisghimiray]

Damn one of them is my friend😭😭 best wishes for your career Milan bhai..!!

[@hirdy161]

Welcome and best of luck to all of you 🇬🇧

[@s.l669]

Love the Gurkhas

[@innocent3005]

Thank you

[@MrAtlantisman1]

Best soldiers in the world. Thank God they are on our side! Thank you for being with us. :)

[@MrAtlantisman1]

@Sue Martino Seals are special forces. That is totally different. Also, Seals are trained by SAS and SBS, so not the best... ;)

[@ls200076]

@@MrAtlantisman1 nice

[@j.boylan3343]

@Sue Martino you know absolutely nothing.

[@ajaysamant1097]

These are our side also 😂😂😂😂🤣

[@davidwinson2319]

I work in an army barracks I’ve met and acknowledged many Gurkhas they are. so polite full of respect and I. have respect for them.

[@markbrave]

Total respect to these young men

[@Liam-ly7up]

Much respect for these men. Thank you for coming to the UK to serve. It's disgusting that once these men retire the majority of them arent aloud UK citizenship.

[@QuezngEntertainment]

They are all allowed to come and live in Aldershot, they have great oppertunities here!

[@zylnexxd842]

They didn't use to but now all of them are allowed to actually

[@mgrove5759]

Thank god they get one now

[@glennridsdale577]

We're honoured to have such young men in the service of Her Majesty.

[@StrawberrySunday212]

Namaste. And welcome to the UK. The Gurkha are some of the finest soldiers in the world. God bless you.

[@TheLondonCyclist]

Welcome friends. Have a good time here lads.

[@amethystviking4369]

Brilliant lads, holding their heads high and very rightly so. They all exude the utmost of politeness and eloquence, continuously conducting themselves with dignity and respect. It makes me very proud to be British and to be welcoming such fine examples of young men into our society, and certainly very glad that they are on our side!

[@chuckb452]

I mean, imagine being thrown into Nepal and the Nepalese culture! Would be a fascinating experience.

[@dinkin_flicka14]

I've visited Nepal once. Beautiful country and fascinating people!

[@kingforgecasting6272]

The gurkahs are British and we’re proud of use🙏🏻🇬🇧🇳🇵 its always a honer for us for use to visit your second country god bless

[@Sean-qn5qu]

Your an asset to Britian lads, proud to have you, good luck on your journeys !

[@4TheWinQuinn]

Gurkhas are always welcome in this country.

[@yelar7753]

4th wall (gives camera person gift)

[@MrBrightSide77]

yelar, Sharing is kind of embedded in Nepalese culture in general. Not saying every Nepalese are sharing people but most of them are.

[@yelar7753]

ik ... i was just commenting on the 4th wall thing not on the act of giving the gifts

[@MrBrightSide77]

yelar, My bad...all good mate.

[@joecooper97]

I'm just glad that they're polite

[@jeff5534]

So proud of our Gurkhas, truly lucky to have these men serving in our forces

[@GirlArmy21]

They are turned out really smartly! Such a pleasure to watch this video from Canada!

[@nicholasdavies8795]

Always smiling and very proud ....... good luck and thank you for your service !

[@sliperysid]

1:50 every other british soldier would be thinking one thing and one thing only, talking to that beautiful lady......Where as this Gurkha is dreaming of glory and honour! I can understand why their enemies run away.

[@hopandskip]

I have nothing but respect for the Gurkas...brilliant soldiers.!!

[@DrumsTheWord]

My heart bleeds for these lads. But they are soldiers. The best of the best. And I am very proud of them. As is my country. We love Nepal and we love your brave sons.

[@kingofeng4822]

So kind ❤️

[@thudor1]

Perfect gentlemen! Courtesy, politeness and humility belying a fearsome fighting ability!!

[@airsofter2247]

A warm welcome from our country and thank you for coming

[@yutingyau4268]

welcome lads

[@chyangbabahadurmoktantaman1455]

proud to be Gorkha Nepal

[@johnbaldock6353]

Thank you All for your service!!

[@eliakimjosephsophia4542]

They're all lovely young lads, so respectful.

[@yahyaiflal4521]

What nice guys..so polite and respectful

[@nicholasdavies8795]

Good luck fellas!

[@prajwolkatwal133]

Just went through the comments below which made me proud that I am a Nepalese Citizen. Nepalese must know the amount of gratitude we have earned through vicious war and bravery, but the sad thing is that Nepalese are forgetting their ancestors Karma. There should be more videos that educate Nepalese of how brave they are/have been.

[@chirag3409]

love to nepal and gurkhas from india gurkhas serve indian army too and make it even more powerful

[@dheasuin78]

The Gurkhas, great lads to have around when you are in a tight spot!

[@sidharthyadav2426]

Huge respect...and really thankful to forces tv

[@ianrobinson8974]

Greetings from the Land Downunder! It would be most interesting and a good idea, if we could also have a regiment or two of Gurkha in this country. It would augment our militaries' numbers and ability to some extent!

[@Danny-zi6xw]

not only the fiercest fighters but also some of the kindest blokes

[@keomacfarlane]

Awesome. Respect.

[@SupermanChester]

This is a bit sad to admit the smile they on their face, far away from their motherland serving another nation is a little too hard to think of it even. But The Gorkha is what they are capable of, They are Brave, they are a fighter. Jai Gorkha

[@georgejpg]

They're so loveable

[@innocent3005]

Thank you georage for your kindly hearty

[@nehemiahmarcus308]

Seeing their smiling fresh young faces, who could ever Imagine that these sweet young kids are the toughest and bravest fighters in the world.

[@jennylast3149]

We are lucky to have these guys with us.

[@rsrfm24]

Best of luck to them all and hope they have a great career....many thanks for your service to all old & new recruits! 👏👍🙏🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿✌️

[@oscarlainz]

What an education these guys have, much respect!

[@99arr0w99]

Great to have you lads, all the best

[@ashmitarai6390]

M a proud sister luv u Amit vai n miss u

[@jammydodger1449]

He's a hero now in the UK, we love Gurkha's and Nepal! We thank you for your families service!

[@amitrai44]

Thq u sis i lov u tooo

[@amitrai44]

Thq u

[@krupaltrivedi3701]

@@amitrai44 we love nepal & our Gorkhas brothers..... love from India brother 😊👍

[@innocent3005]

Me too sis my favourite bro is amit rai I love him I pray for him I wish for him god bless him I wish his bright future.

[@jammydodger1449]

Gurkha's are legends. Thanks lads! More of our foreign aid budget should go to Nepal!

[@apieceofcake6871]

Brother and that money will be swallowed by corrupted Nepal government the main reason of Nepal being poor is because of them

[@apieceofcake6871]

I mean because of Nepal government

[@benz4399]

First ask your govt. To pay them equal pensions

[@jammydodger1449]

@@benz4399 only if you ask me nicely

[@benz4399]

@@jammydodger1449 tired of asking nicely when your court and government doesn't care much

[@annemariavonroith4268]

Let this young, very lovely peoples dream comes true! They deserve it! I am from Germany and Wisch this new recrutes AL the best in life!

[@PeterJPickles]

Gurkha's going surfing ha ha, that ironing board moment, brilliant :)

[@craigmiller2935]

These dudes are absolutely class i love them 🙌🙌

[@seanmacleod1724]

What fine young men they are. They deserve the best that we can give them because they will serve loyally for many years. Such pleasant people…..and great future warriors.

[@liambeevor1696]

Cracking lads

[@davidhoward2487]

All those medals, just brought me to proud tears for their families...

[@alexh9778]

God bless the chaps, they'll always be welcome here.

[@Kahaka99]

They are doing their mama's proud! 😭 ❤️👍👏🙌🙌

[@timmo491]

We are very proud of you lads.

[@stevemance2812]

Such nice guys, so proud, respect to you all!!!!

[@Y2Kvids]

Awesome Guys! Good luck from Nepal.

[@ddp2659]

We love nepal glad thay r on our side

[@jameswatters9592]

This is what we want with guests to this country, assimilation and the desire to be HERE

[@ionlyblinkonceyoumanofoot7453]

They are from my country Nepal♥️♥️

[@suryalama277]

Its really glad to see you everyone.I could see my brother #Raju Gurung

[@21savagegrg15]

Absolute Madlads! Long live the Gurkhas!

[@lovluffy]

Aww that guy who bought sweets was so cute god bless him and all new gurkha army🙏

[@MikhailKalashnikovMiG]

All smiles and friendly faces and yet you wouldn't want to face them in combat. It's amazing how their culture is known both for their friendliness and fearlessness

Good manners , humility , our youth could learn a lot from these gurkhalis , much respect , from a vet