Dear friends, It is the view of formal Prime Minister S.B. Thapa that Nepal's current so called 'total authoritarian' regime is moving towards changing to 'paties' government'. Does it mean that the situation will now return to its pre-royal proclamation polity? If so, will that be a 'true' democracy? Should political parties and all democratic and progressive forces of the country make good use of this opportunity for peace, progress and prosperty? Is a political outlet being prevailed in Nepal? Given all parties unite to form a interim-government and work together, how do you think they should address pressing issues that Nepal and her people are facing now? Let us find out what our friends have to say? I know our Shajhaities have differing but of course, valid and invaluable opinions in their own right. Below is the background information from Kantipuronline.com copy-pasted for you. Kusum Baba ****************************** Thapa hints of parties' govt KOL Report KATHMANDU, May 15 - Former Prime Minister Surya Bahadur Thapa claimed Sunday that the imminent change he had been talking about would result in the formation of a government of the political parties. Thapa also expressed his hope that the imminent change of guards would resolve the ongoing crisis, the Kantipur Television report said. Thapa's claim of a political change is seen as a significant statement as it comes amid persistent speculation among political observers of a possible change in the government. "Time creates such a situation that change is inevitable," said Thapa. He said, "It's the right of the political parties to rule in the country." Speaking at a separate programme in the capital today, Thapa, who is also the president of Nepal Janashakti Party, said that the constitutional and democratic forces should reach consensus to resolve the current political crisis. He, however, said that the responsible authority should initiate the process of dialogue between the constitutional and democratic forces. "One cannot resolve the problem alone, unity among all the democratic forces is crucial," said he. He also said that the use of arms by "terrorists" and differences between the constitutional and democratic forces has victimized the democracy. Speaking on the same occasion, General Secretary Madhav Kumar Nepal ruled out the possibility of reconciliation with the King unless he gave up "autocratic" mentality. (snn)