One thing that stands out is it's silent opposition to the proposed model of "direct election" for the head of the government ("president" in Maoist version, "prime minister" in UML's version).

NC, being NC, might adopt it when there is enough pressure. However, for now, this could be a good electoral issue for both UML and Maoist against NC. Because I think the agenda of "direct election" for the head of the government is going to be a extremely popular agenda. I, for one, am all for it.

Nepali voters are mature and wise enough to choose their ruler and, most importantly, a more and directly accountable ruler looks like what we need. There is no rationality left for the "indirect" election of the head of the government in Nepal any longer.

Nepe