Bahudal does not necessarily mean democracy. Democracy, to me, is a practice rather than an institution. No one gives democracy to no one. The concept of democracy is pretty much an abstract idea but is well defined by concrete measures. Nepal has bahudal since the last 15 years, not democracy. it will take decades for Nepal to see what it means by democracy if we act the way we do these days. Pointing at past rulers is the worst approach in dealing the issues (for solving these existing issues) the nation is facing today but the question of accountability must be raised. Yes, Bunch of those sri teens exploited the nation, most of the shahs with crown did no better, and raitis were busy singing swastis to whomever ordered them resigning to involuntary slavery. The political world was very parochial (still is), and social world was guided by economic dominance. Political parties are usually run by those who claim they know it all. But all they care to know is how to play power game. They rarely see beyound singhdurbar. NC governed the nation for the most part (bahudal years) with clear mandate from the voters (whoever they may be) but how often do we hear NC leadership taking responsibility for current problems? When it comes to taking responsibility, all political leaderships are the same. Bhate awasarbadi haru! Not let's talk about the king. King is not elected to govern. He should stay away from direct politics (meaning running the nation in daily basis). It is not his job to run the nation unless he runs for the office and gets elected to do so. But as long as these pipalpate so called political party leaders keep saying "raja did this, raja did that", the king will continue to think that he is the who is doing things. The political leadership should learn to ignore the guy in Narayanhiti if they want power to the people. Sooner the better.