He really wants to ride it out. It may take some time (for him to go).
Our parties are better at fighting for democracy than making it work.
There are a lot of things coming together in February -- that's probably when things will happen.
The government wants the parties to fall into its trap and also to show the international community that it is serious about elections.
It was a warning to the parties not to forget promises they made, and it was also designed to ensure the (Maoist) rank and file don't rebel over this.
For him to even acknowledge there was a people's movement, that really shocked me.
Each side is waiting for the other to blink first.
The alarm bells should be ringing in the palace. It could be the beginning of a more radical shift.
They wanted someone to clean up the mess.
They have seized the initiative and are putting pressure on the authorities.
This is a very clear warning to the king that even people supportive of the monarchy want him to only have a ceremonial role and the anger on the streets reflects that.
The Maoists must have concluded that they would not be blamed for not extending the ceasefire.
The Maoists are striking at the government with impunity now,