. democracy never failed that it 'failed' is propaganda the pre-panchayat democracy was working just fine mahendra killed it, and after it was dead, he wrote the history books that proclaimed it didnt work. you read those history books and believed democracy failed the post-panchayat democracy was starting to work anti-corruption measures were starting to take effect. we were on the verge of massive social change. the maoist insurgency had finally brought to light the plight of the countryside and elitist folk were finally starting to realize that the nepal does extend beyond the valley hills. the democratic system never failed us the leaders failed us and my friends, if you cannot recognize the difference between the two, well, theres no convincing you and i should stop trying