Because of the change of situation in Nepal, we are modifying it, but we are sending it out tomorrow morning. write to riffat_ss@yahoo.com or kranas@gmail.com to send your names and address to include in the petition. www.timesofindia.com KATHMANDU/NEW DELHI: In a change in policy emphasis aimed at retrieving the fast deteriorating situation in Nepal, India was working with Gyanendra to see if he could enlarge on his offer to cede power even as the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) mobilises people for a rally on Tuesday. There had been expectation that the monarch — through a statement — could agree to or propose formation of a constituent assembly, as demanded by the Maoists, or suggest the revival of Parliament. But there was no statement forthcoming from the royal palace till Monday evening. Shaken by the stir, Gyanendra is making intensive efforts to save his throne through discussions with India almost daily. The Nepal situation figured in talks PM Manmohan Singh had with his delegation in Berlin as well as in New Delhi where defence minister Pranab Mukherjee held an urgent review meeting. Mukherjee has been asked by the PM to remain in New Delhi and monitor the situation in Nepal. "We are keeping a close watch as Nepal is of vital interest to India," said Mukherjee. For now, the government has ruled out sending another emissary or any form of intervention other than through diplomatic initiatives. Mukherjee had two separate meetings with Karan Singh, who met Gyanendra recently, and CPM leader Sitaram Yechury, who has been in touch with the Maoists. The efforts seem headed in the direction of restoration of Parliament even though the matter has been heard by Nepal’s Supreme Court earlier. Karan Singh was understood to be hopeful that Parliament could be revived. In Kathmandu, Tuesday’s mass rally may see a turnout of over 10 lakh. Elsewhere in Chautara, near the Tibetan border, Communist rebels fought with the Army and police for about eight hours from Sunday night to take control of government offices and a prison. The Maoists retreated to their base areas after destroying a telecom tower and bombing a number of offices. Official sources said a soldier and five rebels were killed in the clash. Don't let India shake us so easily.....