Poonte, Could you let us all know what will be ideal solution? Supposing the scenario of republic who is gonna rule? Maoists? In the current context republic means maoist coming in the power. Current leadership do not hold creadiblity for mass movement and governance. King will never give up monarchy. Ultimately he will have to go back to constitutional monarchy. Republic means maoists winning the battle. I cannot even thnik about the aftermath, cause its so horrifying. Keeping real, current leadership will not be able to draw mass movement. If there is a leadership change then they will be popular and would be able to negotiate with king. You talk about democracy. There was no democracy. Parlaiment was supended by the like of morans like Deuba and Girija. Election was not possible cause of maoists insurgency. I am for multi party democracy but I cananot take these corrupt morans to lead the country. So, please suggest us with your possble solution to the crisis. Let it be short and sweet so that the essence of your soulution is not lost. Peace PS: If you call for bloodshed , r u ready to take a bullet with the people on the ground. Show some actions