king birendra was partly responsible because he is said to have said "nepali le nepali lai kina marne?" in refusing to deploy the army against the maoists back then. perhaps if the problem had been nipped in the bud....but nevertheless, that remark shows his love for his people, and i believe the current situation would not ahve arisen had he been in control....but this is just wishful thinking... 16,000 people dead and counting....