The response of the Indian political parties is quite spring. I guess this is not 1960. - http://www.indianexpress.com/full_story.php?content_id=64149 The CPI(M) today brought almost all secular parties except the Congress under a platform to protest against the ??abrogation?? of democracy in Nepal. ..... All these parties will hold a national convention for the restoration of democracy in Nepal on February 24 in the Capital..... - http://www.telegraphindia.com/1050206/asp/nation/story_4343896.asp ..the Left today made it clear that it is willing to express solidarity even with the armed rebels if they fight for restoration of democracy in their country....The Congress was left out of today?s meeting, which was attended by the CPI, Forward Bloc, RSP, Nationalist Congress Party, Rashtriya Janata Dal, Janata Dal (Secular), Samajwadi Party and the CPI (ML).....with some saying a tough stand should be taken against Gyanendra to keep India?s credentials with Nepal?s political parties intact. - http://www.voanews.com/english/2005-02-05-voa13.cfm Since the government takeover, several of Himal Media publications and some other independent newspapers have published editorials on archery, ballet dancing, and the importance of wearing clean socks. .....He and other Nepalese journalists want the international community to cut off aid to the government and impose sanctions on Nepal. That, they believe, is the only way freedom of expression will return. - http://www.ndtv.com A survey conducted just three months before the February 1 coup shows people preferred the democratic government to absolute monarchy, even though they were fed up with the unstable political situation....."People want the government to include all sections of society, including the Maoists, under a new constitution,"..... Looks like it will be very hard for King G to carry on his stunt for three years as he has said he will. That is too long a time. There is intense international pressure. As well as domestic discontent. Possibility of economic sanctions loom.