We need communist parties as much as we need congress or other democratic forces. Samara you do not need fear with the word 'Communism'- You must be fearing with the communism that existed 100 years back. The 'hardcore' communism that existed then (and which was more appropriate then) iis very much diff to communism that exist in today's days.be it in Russia , china or Nepal...just like the relevance of your 'Monarchy' now and its relevance 100 years back. Communists be it UML or Maoists, they are just like any other democratic forces.More than in names we should be more interested in the leadership, determination and changes they can contribute to bring in.These can be best seen in Maoists for now rather than congress or UML (another communist) or your king and his followers(pachyas)