Pisces ji, When we talk about Maoists, we are talking about an umbrella group. What leadership wants does not neceesarily reflect what grassroot caders want. The organization being an umbrella one is loosly fit together but their effect is combined. you will see it if you step outside any metro area, and even within the metros. i have seen it, and seeing it everyday here. The govt. is pretty much non-existent beyound towns and admin. headquarters. I have said, above, that although improvement of socio-economic situation is the key for long-term solution, shortterm solution rests with political forces. Of course, socio-economic situation cannot be improved over night. It may take many decades, but just because it takes time does not mean the cause should be ignored when looking for remedy. There is no quick fix to the problem we have here in Nepal but atleast political forces could help establish peace if they want to.