" If you care to study the recent history (just take the last couple years) you will notice that all major parties have changed their positions over time and have become more flexible. Even the Maoists have, as recently a month or so ago. The ONLY quarter that has NOT changed its stand is the palace. " Exactly. It would have been a different story if palace was flexible enough to incorporate the larger population. It's unfortunate for palace, maoist are in that path. " I think we need to get rid of Girija Prasads first so that we can pose a threat to monarchy. Look at the power equation. Parties are the weakest. First of all we need to strengthen parties to put presure on the king." For the time being power equation has changed. Democratic parties are no longer a different entity, they are a part of a much powerful force.