Sardarsing, I would rather call it a state of uncertainty than a state of confusion. People are not confused at all. They are clear that monarchy should go and Maoists should join the new mainstream politics of democratic republic. It is Girija who is in a state of confusion. As for the Maoists, they are very clear that it is only establishing democratic republic in Nepal that will make them look hero. Anything less than that will make them a loser and anything more will make them stupid. When there is so much popular support for democratic republic and when that is exactly what is making them look hero are not going to let the chance go. UML has already jumped in the bandwagon of republic. NC is not. There is a strong likelihood that NC will run in CA with the banner of "Ceremonial monarchy" (they might phrase it differently). In that case, the Maoist will dominate the election and will emerge in future politics as a major political party. If, somehow, NC decided to take up republic banner for CA election, then NC will keep on maintaining it's domination in Nepali politics for good. No matter what NC decides, CA election will be won by republican candidates overwhelmingly. That will right then seal the fate of monarchy. If NC is still run by Ceremonial monarchists and it tried to maneuver the proceeding of CA in favor of CM, a new round of andolan/war might begin. This one will be in primary control of the Maoists. Nothing can be predicted. So, basically the best strategy for NC to maintain it's domination in Nepali politics and establish a stable political setup and peace in Nepal is to grab the agenda of democratic republic by the time candidates are announced for the election of CA. The problem with NC is it's love with it's legacy and identity of monarchy loving/tolerating party. A republic means what BP Koirala dreamt for Nepal was wrong and wasteful. This is very difficult for Koirala family to accept. Will non-Koiralas dare to dream a new dream for NC's identity and move NC forward ? We have six months to one year to find the answer.