"Also those [like Ashu], who can't imagine Nepal without a King need to think out of the box [KTM]." Echoes In my opinion Ashu is an analyst or a consultant. His opinions are based upon his analysis, I think. But in my opinion he is not a person who cannot imagine Nepal without a king. Lets analyze the situation of Nepal. King -- > Absolute monarch parties -- > corrupt and inept (leadership in the form of girija and makune) Maoists --> One party based left winger ( Barbaric ) Here, in the abovee scenario who is gonna replace king? For the republic, king needs to be forced to quit. Which party is capable in the above power equation to hold power?? Maoits will not be able to take over power as there will be lotta international and domestic pressure against them. Parties cannot be trusted. I think if the party gives way for the new leadership and work towards to gain the public trust, they can pose a threat to king. Else they cannot pose any threat in my opinion. King's power lies in corrupt and inept polticains. As long as these leaders are there, the king can manipultae the leaders to stay in the power. Only possible way out I see is three way negotiation among parties, maoists and king. King back to the constitution, maos rescind violence, and parties agree to keep clean. I think the so called HR group and intelectual class should be neutral and bring all these three in the negotiating table for the ever lasting peace in Nepal. If the current situation continues, there will be very long and bloddy war. My 2 cents. peace out May christmas bring cheers to Nepalese in form of peace. Merry christmas and a happy new year