(1) Deuba in saying he will only talk within the parameters of constitutional monarchy and multi-party democracy is basically not inviting the Maoists for talks but is asking them to surrender, which they have refused to do. (2) The invitation should be an open one, saying all options are on the table. (3) Agree to the idea on an all-party government, that also includes the Maoists, and the idea of elections for a Constituent Assembly, but only if the Maoists disarm. (4) To that the Maoists might say, integrate our cadres into the Army. Reply: okay, but not as separate Maoists battalions. Instead they will have to apply as individuals, and at least 75% will be inducted on merit, and integrated but not en masse. (5) And make the Maoists promise they will accept the outcome of the Constituent Assembly. At that point Deuba may say he and his party are going to campaign for a constitutional monarcy, and the Maoists are free to campaign for a republic if they might so choose. Each party will have a similar choise. This might be the way out, not an attempt to rub the Maoist nose in the ground.