"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. " SunnyDev I am little confused about this statement. Do you mean powerful force in the sense mao-parties alliance. If so, I fear the worse. They might just be paving the path for the Red State. Echoes, About Deuba, he is the one who dismissed the parliament. We need democracy. But to bring democracy, we need to presurize the king. These so called leaders can easily change flanks. I would not be even surprised to see Makune or Girija as other VCs under king. Lets put the equation in this way. Goal: Democracy ( Let me put it again true one) Barriers: Main: Autocratic king sub: Visionless leaders and maoists insurgency The maoists might come in to power because of these visionless leaders. We need a powerful force to pose threat to king. I say it again cause in any mission you do not want anybody that can japordize the whole mission. Current leaders are the one who can jepordize the whole movement. " 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. " Here the maoists need to sign the accord in writtten. I cannot take a risk of trusting maoists who have never kept their words and still running around with gross HR violations. peace out