NEW DELHI: Even as India is looking to make a significant intervention in Nepal, New Delhi is faced with the daunting task of getting Nepalese monarch Gyanendra to make concessions to the pro-democracy insurrection in time to ensure that the institution of monarchy itself is not damaged beyond repair. Gyanendra’s efforts to speak to political leaders are being watched carefully by India. Intelligence inputs from Kathmandu still do not allow policy-makers to conclusively pronounce whether the his initiative is sincere, or another exercise in buying time. There is an air of skepticism as the palace has typically sought to play pro-democracy leaders, by no means united or above compromise, against one another or pit political parties against Maoists. But keeping in view the unprecedented unrest gripping Nepal, agencies monitoring the situation are arguing Gyanendra does not have the luxury of resorting to stalling tactics. The sheer force of the popular revolt against him has led India to seek to persuade him he must reach an accommodation with parties and an agreed plan to restore democracy. India’s concerns are compounded by the view monarchy needs to be kept "relevant" in order to provide a balance to Nepal’s political system. Sources said the course of popular politics, once an electoral process is restored, is very unclear. Just how far Maoists are actually sincere about accepting multi-party democracy and what would their role in legislatures be is subject to speculation. In the event, retention of monarchy with the support of the Royal Nepalese Army was of interest to India. What is worrying Indian observers is that so far, Gyanendra has shown no inclination to accept "sound" advice. All major powers, US, India, China and EU nations, have urged him to meet the Seven Party Alliance and engage them in a positive dialogue. Source: http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/articleshow/1495426.cms