I dont have the time nor the desire to read all the postings here. But if some of you are looking forward to a so-called "republic" Nepal, man, it reminds me of a "syal" (jackal- did i spell it right?) following a bull with a faint hope that "it" will fall sometime and what a feast it would be. I rest my case. Long live monarchy. I hope, the monarchy (institution) understands the peoples' need and slowly shed its power to become something symbolic.......but not anytime soon.....not untill the "job" is done.