And before I leave this thread, let me add one thing: Gyanendra Sarkar is not that naiive. He knows if he fails to deliver, it will put the monarchy in danger. So his first goal is to deliver developmnet and peace. Then only democracy. And the King knows that people at this point, want more of peace and developmnet than freedom and voting rights. Its a difficult situation we are in. I too am bit disappointed at the new cabinet, but maybe the new cabinet working under the King's leadership might be able to change things and make the people, the people of Nepal instead of a few congressis and communists. Again if the political leaders are that concerned about Nepal and it's people, and not power, why don't they come forward and lend their support to the new cabinet and help it achieve its goals? The sooner the governmnet is able toa chieve peace, the better for them (the political parties).. because then King will have no excuse to hold on to power, hoina?